the code of Hammurabi

LO1- Define Hammurabi, Hammurabi's Code
LO2- Describe the historical significance of the code of Hammurabi
Thinking Historically: Case Study: The Code of Hammurabi

Hammurabi was a Babylonian King, reigning from c. 1792 BC to c. 1750 BC who conquered Elam and the city-states of Larsa, Eshnunna, and Mari.  He has 289 codes.  The first set focuses on crime and punishment.  Hammurabi's Code holds people responsible for their actions.  Hammurabi's Code is significant in history because it was one of the earliest set of laws or legal codes.  It brought up the idea of crime and punishment.  The punishments were meant to discourage people from committing crimes but even a death penalty won't stop some people.