6th Grade Reading Comprehension - Hammurabi's Code
6 Questions
Select two statements that best identify the central ideas presented in the text.
The reader can infer that justice under Hammurabi's Code was not applied equally to all members of society. Which sentence from the text best supports this inference?
What does Hammurabi stating that 'the gods gave him the power to rule and create laws' show about his style of leadership?
The author uses a word that means 'demanding that rules concerning behavior are obeyed and observed' in the text.
Why did the author choose to end the text with the idea that Hammurabi's Code is a foundation for modern laws?
What inference can be made about how Hammurabi's Code affected trade and property ownership in Mesopotamia? Explain using evidence from the text to support your answer.
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