The Code Of Hammurabi : Reading Comprehension

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    What was the Code of Hammurabi primarily written on?

    • Blocks of stone or wood
    • Pieces of paper
    • Sheets of soft metal
    • Walls of public buildings
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Explore the Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest written legal codes, through this reading comprehension quiz. Assess your understanding of its main ideas, features of the Babylonian Empire, and its impact on later laws. Ideal for enhancing historical and legal knowledge.

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  • 2. 

    What is the main idea of this passage?

    • King Hammurabi developed laws that were fair to everyone.

    • The Babylonians were more advanced than the Akkadians.

    • King Hammurabi created one of the first written legal codes.

    • Daily life during Babylonian times was difficult for citizens.

    Correct Answer
    A. King Hammurabi created one of the first written legal codes.
    Explanation
    The main idea of this passage is that King Hammurabi created one of the first written legal codes. This implies that he developed laws that were fair to everyone, as the legal code would have been applicable to all citizens. It also suggests that the Babylonians were more advanced than the Akkadians, as the creation of a written legal code indicates a higher level of civilization. However, the passage does not provide any information about the difficulty of daily life during Babylonian times, so this option is not the main idea.

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  • 3. 

    The word "adopted" in the passage is closest in meaning to ?

    • Removed

    • Borrowed

    • Withheld

    • Changed

    Correct Answer
    A. Borrowed
    Explanation
    In the passage, the word "adopted" is used to describe the action of taking or using something from someone else. This aligns with the meaning of "borrowed," which also refers to taking or using something temporarily from someone else. Therefore, "borrowed" is the closest in meaning to "adopted" in this context.

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  • 4. 

    According to the passage, what was a feature of the Babylonian Empire?

    • It was founded by the Amorites.

    • Its people had to pay high taxes.

    • It was located next to the Akkadian Empire.

    • Its king were disorganized.

    Correct Answer
    A. It was founded by the Amorites.
    Explanation
    The passage states that the Babylonian Empire was founded by the Amorites. This means that the Amorites were responsible for establishing and creating the empire.

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    Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an issue covered by Hammurabi's laws?

    • Service in the army

    • Stealing objects

    • The printing of money

    • Personal injury

    Correct Answer
    A. The printing of money
    Explanation
    The passage discusses various issues covered by Hammurabi's laws, including service in the army, stealing objects, and personal injury. However, the printing of money is not mentioned as an issue covered by these laws.

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    Which can be inferred about later Mesopotamian empires?

    • Their rulers neglected Hammurabi's code.

    • They lasted longer than the Babylonian Empire.

    • They were governed without clear laws.

    • Their laws closely resembled those of Babylon.

    Correct Answer
    A. Their laws closely resembled those of Babylon.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that later Mesopotamian empires closely resembled the laws of Babylon. This can be inferred because the statement suggests that these empires had laws similar to Hammurabi's code, which was the legal system of Babylon. This implies that the later empires followed a similar legal framework and were influenced by the laws established by Hammurabi.

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