Question

Read this law from the Code of Hammurabi and think about which parts seem familiar to you. Then answer the question below.

8. If any one steal cattle or sheep, or [a donkey], or a pig or a goat, if it belong to [a temple] or to the court, the thief shall pay [30 times what the animal is worth]; if they belonged to a freed man of the king he shall pay tenfold; if the thief has nothing with which to pay he shall be put to death. 1
In one or two paragraphs, describe at least one important clue that this law provides about life in ancient Babylon. With this clue in mind, also describe how the society you live in is different from or similar to Babylonian society. Support your response with details from the law and examples from everyday life.

Answer 1

30 times what the animal is worth is not a reasonable punishment because the animal returns to its owner. If they belonged to a freed man of the king he shall pay tenfold, death, is not reasonable too, 30 times what the animal is worth should be 10 times because its too much and If they belonged to a freed man of the king, he shall spend the week/month in jail. this law was unfair and I do not believe this should go on in ancient Babylon.

Answer 2

If any one steal cattle or sheep, or [a donkey], or a pig or a goat, if it belong to [a temple] or to the court, the thief shall pay [30 times what the animal is worth]; if they belonged to a freed man of the king he shall pay tenfold; if the thief has nothing with which to pay he shall be put to death. 1

In one or two paragraphs, describe at least one important clue that this law provides about life in ancient Babylon. With this clue in mind, also describe how the society you live in is different from or similar to Babylonian society. Support your response with details from the law and examples from everyday life

Step-by-step explanation:

If any one steal cattle or sheep, or [a donkey], or a pig or a goat, if it belong to [a temple] or to the court, the thief shall pay [30 times what the animal is worth]; if they belonged to a freed man of the king he shall pay tenfold; if the thief has nothing with which to pay he shall be put to death.