
Hammurabi's Codes of Law
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7th Grade
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Kaitlin Jennings
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For this part of the activity, read through the provided scenarios and write down what you would do in the space provided.
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Read the provided scenario and then answer how you would handle the situation.
Is there a law/punishment you know of in place?
What do you think should happen to the people in that situation?
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Open Ended
SCENARIO 1: Karson was a carpenter who built a house for Christo. Two weeks after Christo moved into the house, the house collapsed and killed Christo.
What would you do?
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Poll
SCENARIO 1: Karson was put to death because his building had fallen and killed Christo.
Do you agree with Hammurabi's Code #229 in response to this scenario?
Yes, the punishment was just.
No, the punishment was too harsh.
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Open Ended
SCENARIO 2: At age 13, Isaac punched his father, Jonathan, in the face because he wouldn’t let him play video games.
What would you do?
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Poll
SCENARIO 2: Isaac's hand would have been cut off for hitting his father.
Do you agree with Hammurabi's Code #195 in response to this scenario?
Yes, the punishment was just.
No, the punishment was too harsh.
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Open Ended
SCENARIO 3: Michael owes a lot of money to a lot of banks and people and cannot pay his debts.
What would you do?
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Poll
SCENARIO 3: Michael will have to work for 4 years bound to service because he was unable to pay his debt off.
Do you agree with Hammurabi's Code #117 in response to this scenario?
Yes, the punishment was just.
No, the punishment was too harsh.
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Open Ended
SCENARIO 4: Dr. Bowman performed surgery on Esther. Sadly, Esther died on the operating table.
What would you do?
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Poll
SCENARIO 4: Dr. Bowman's hand would be cut off as a result of Esther dying on her operating table.
Do you agree with Hammurabi's Code #218 in response to this scenario?
Yes, the punishment was just.
No, the punishment was too harsh.
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Open Ended
SCENARIO 5: Ms. Jennings sneaks into Mrs. Sullivan’s room and steals her laptop.
What would you do?
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Poll
SCENARIO 5: Ms. Jennings would be put to death for stealing from Mrs. Sullivan!
Do you agree with Hammurabi's Code #6 in response to this scenario?
Yes, the punishment was just.
No, the punishment was too harsh.
For this part of the activity, read through the provided scenarios and write down what you would do in the space provided.
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