CHW3MHammurabi’s Law Code

February 17th, 2015

“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”

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COMPARE/CONTRAST MODERN LAWS TO THE HAMMURABI’S CODE OF LAW

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HAMMURABI’S CODE OF LAW

If a house in Babylonia collapsed and killed the owner, the builder of the house would be put to death

http://schools.yrdsb.ca/markville.ss/projects/classof2008/chong2/lo/codeofthehammurabi.htm

BIAS

What is Bias??? A particular tendency, trend, inclination, feeling,

or opinion, especially one that is preconceived or unreasoned Ex. Illegal bias against older job applicants, the

magazine’s bias toward art rather than photography, your strong bias in favour of an idea

Unreasonably hostile feelings or opinions about a social group prejudice: accusations of racial bias

(Dictionary.com)

DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Read Hammurabi’s Law Code (Text pg.41) Complete the questions on the handout –

Document Analysis