1. Hammurabi’s Law Code
I. Law Code
A. Hammurabi
B. Hammurabi Law Code

2. A. Hammurabi
Who was Hammurabi?
Babylonian King ( B.C.E.
What did Hammurabi do?
- Created a law code

3. Hammurabi’s Law Code
I. Law Code
A. Hammurabi
B. Hammurabi Law Code

4. Hammurabi B. Hammurabi Law Code What did the law code define?
A crime and its punishment
Based on social status in society
Examples:
A poor man assaulting a rich man might
pay with his life, a rich man could assault
a poor man and only pay a fine.
If a rich man that stole from another man he
Would pay three times what a poor man.
Both would be put to death if unable to pay.
Hammurabi

5. B. Hammurabi Law Code
How was Hammurabi’s Code enforced?
Large pillars were placed around the empire
Defined crime and punishment
Public Officials were held accountable for keeping peace
If they failed to do so they would be punished
Hammurabi’s Code

6. “An Eye for an Eye” B. Hammurabi Law Code
If any one bring an accusation of any crime before the elders, and does not prove what he has charged, he shall, if it be a capital offense charged, be put to death.
If any one steal the property of a temple or of the court, he shall be put to death, and also the one who receives the stolen thing from him shall be put to death.
If fire breaks out in a house, and some one who comes to put it out cast his eye upon the property of the owner of the house, and take the property of the master of the house, he shall be thrown into that same fire.

7. What did Hammurabi’s Code focus on the most?
B. Hammurabi Law Code
What did Hammurabi’s Code focus on the most?
1. Marriage – parents arranged marriages, men controlled wives
2. Family – fathers ruled the household
“If a son has struck his father, he shall cut off his hand.”
3. Patriarchal Society – male dominated society

8. Marriage and Family B. Hammurabi Law Code
If a woman quarrel with her husband, and say: "You are not congenial to me,” the reasons for her prejudice must be presented. If she is guiltless, and there is no fault on her part, but he leaves and neglects her, then no guilt attaches to this woman, she shall take her dowry and go back to her father's house.
If she is not innocent, but leaves her husband, and ruins her house, neglecting her husband, this woman shall be cast into the water.

9. Hammurabi’s Law Code
I. Law Code
A. Hammurabi
B. Hammurabi Law Code

10. Question 1 Question 2 Sumerian Technology Assignment Option 1:
Write a brief paragraph explaining the technological advances
made by the Mesopotamians and how they affect our lives today.
Be sure to give examples!
Option 2:
Draw 4 pictures of technological advancements made by the Sumerians.
Be sure to color the pictures and explain what they are used for.
Question 2
What is your feeling about Hammurabi’s Code?
Do you agree with it’s laws or were they too harsh?
Would you want to live in a society with these punishments?
Read over the laws and punishments and be sure to give
examples to support your beliefs.