
Hammurabi's Codes of Law
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Social Studies
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7th Grade
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Kaitlin Jennings
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Hammurabi's Codes of Law
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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Directions
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.
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