Welcome to the ancient world of Babylon where the first known written language was created. A king named Hammurabi was the first to establish written laws for the people of his civilization. He believed all people were good and wanted rules. He wanted his laws to be fair and just so that all the people in his civilization would know what was expected of them. He also wanted to be sure the powerful did not abuse those weaker.
Activities: Complete the following activities in the order you see here. Use the links provided below and the WS to complete the exercise.
1. You are to go to the links provided below and examine Hammurabi's laws.
2. You will then try to predict what you believe will happen in each situation given and write your response on your worksheet.
3. You will then write a response to the following question on my blog and post it so all can read and respond to them. Be sure to answer the question stated here:
Do you feel Hammurabi's Code of Laws were just or unjust for that time? Give reasons for your answer with specific details and examples from his laws.
3. After you will write your own set of laws for a classroom or school based on Hammurabi's example.
Hammurabi's Code of Laws
Activities: Complete the following activities in the order you see here. Use the links provided below and the WS to complete the exercise.
1. You are to go to the links provided below and examine Hammurabi's laws.
2. You will then try to predict what you believe will happen in each situation given and write your response on your worksheet.
3. You will then write a response to the following question on my blog and post it so all can read and respond to them. Be sure to answer the question stated here:
Do you feel Hammurabi's Code of Laws were just or unjust for that time? Give reasons for your answer with specific details and examples from his laws.
3. After you will write your own set of laws for a classroom or school based on Hammurabi's example.
Hammurabi's Code of Laws
