Ancient Mesopotamia Hammurabi's Code of Law Primary Source DBQ Activity

The Code of Hammurabi is a major legacy of Ancient Mesopotamia. Hammurabi's Code established the ideas of "rule of law" and "innocent until proven guilty," which form the basis of modern democratic law.

This Primary Source DBQ introduces students to a cross section of the 282 Laws of Hammurabi. Students analyze the laws using the US National Archives DBQ analysis model.

Documents are provided in PDF and PPT Formats

PPTs can be converted into Google Slides for upload to your student-only password-protected Google Classroom.

Here's what's Included:

• 12-page Reading including Historical Background and Exerts from Hammurabi's Code List. This selection of laws covers all aspects of society. Provided in Full-Page and Booklet formats.

• A 7-page Document Based Question Guide (DBQ)

• A Wrap-up Activity in which students apply Hammurabi's Code to 8 hypothetical ancient cases.

• Complete Answer Keys

• A Complete List of all 282 Laws in Hammurabi's Code for use as a teacher reference.

• Links to High-Quality Video Clips

Check out my PREVIEW for a detailed look at included pages.

Everything you need is included. No additional materials required.

I also offer a separate Primary Source DBQ Analysis focusing entirely on Hammurabi's Agricultural Laws as part of my Mesopotamia Geography and Agriculture resources. That's available HERE.

Related Resources for Easy Use with any teaching structure, including GRAPES:

G eography

R eligion

A chievements

P olitics/Government

E conomy

S ocial Structure

MESOPTAMIA GEOGRAPHY

• Ancient Mesopotamia Geography and Agriculture BUNDLE

MESOPOTAMIA RELIGION

• Ancient Mesopotamia Religion BUNDLE

MESOPOTAMIA EMPIRES AND GOVERNMENT

• Ancient Mesopotamia Government and Empires BUNDLE

MESOPOTAMIA SOCIETY

• Ancient Mesopotamia Society and Everyday Life BUNDLE

ANCIENT HISOTRY PRIMARY SOURCE DBQs:

• Check out all of my Ancient History Primary Source DBQS HERE

Click HERE to FOLLOW LOOKING TO THE PAST on TPT for Middle Grades Ancient History and World Religions resources.

New Resources are offered at 1/2 OFF for the FIRST 24 HOURS!

RATE THIS RESOURCE and earn valuable TPT credits to offset future purchases.

LEAVE A REVIEW to help others purchase with confidence.

Don’t hesitate to email me with any questions. Lookingtothepast2018@gmail.com

©Mary Jenkins Looking to the Past. All rights reserved. This resource is for non-commercial classroom use by one teacher/classroom only. This product may be printed for classroom use or posted on a classroom share site with restricted student only password-protected access. Copying, editing, selling, redistributing, or posting any part of this product on the internet in any form (even a personal/classroom website or blog) is strictly forbidden. This product may not be used on online education sites, including, but not limited to, Outschool. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

Thanks for shopping by!