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Here is a narrow view of Hammurabi's code. Without cultural, social, or political context, this presentation asks students what they think of the concept of an eye for an eye. Images of Babylonian artifacts and Hammurabi's laws are included.

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ancient mesopotamia, ancient civilizations

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7th - 9th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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For Teacher Use
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11
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Fine Print: Educational Use

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