Hammurabi -- The Original Lawgiver!
Please start by turning to pg. 28 and looking over the picture.
The overarching question is:
"Why do communities need laws?"
Then, review the blue questions @ the bottom and be able to answer them!
A quote from The Man himself...
“As for the land of Sumer and Akkad, I collected the scattered peoples thereof, and I procured food and drink for them. In abundance and plenty I pastured them, and I caused them to dwell in peaceful habitation.”
The overarching question is:
"Why do communities need laws?"
Then, review the blue questions @ the bottom and be able to answer them!
A quote from The Man himself...
“As for the land of Sumer and Akkad, I collected the scattered peoples thereof, and I procured food and drink for them. In abundance and plenty I pastured them, and I caused them to dwell in peaceful habitation.”
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