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Mesopotamia
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  • Length

    04:00 mins

  • Education Subject Areas

    Government

    World Cultures

    World History

  • Reference Number

    2005007845NGT

  • Title

    Mesopotamia

Mesopotamia

This story is about the creation of the Code of Hammurabi in ancient Mesopotamia. The short discusses the early history of Mesopotamia, and the rule of King Hammurabi. Hammurabi created a code of laws, which influenced the beginning of civilization, religion, and politics. The laws created in the United States and elsewhere, have also been influenced by King Hammurabi's rule.

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