Hammurabi's Code of Laws Directions: Read Hammurabi's Code, and answer the questions. Questions 1-10 are in order, and the last two
questions are your opinion (but you need to say why you think the way that you think)
1. How many years ago was this written?
2. Under whose authority does Hammurabi claim to rule?
3. What happens if you are guilty of kidnapping?
4. What happens if you are guilty of robbery?
5. Why is it important not to be lazy if you're a farmer?
6. What do the differences in #137 and #138 say about the role of Babylonian women?
7. Are there differences in punishments depending on class? In what ways?
8. Would you want to be a doctor back then? Why or why not?
9. How about a builder?
10. Are these laws supposed to be permanent or temporary?
11. Which law would you like the United States to adopt, and why?
12. What do you think is the most unfair law, and why?

c. women being denied the type of education men received

the answer is: must pay taxes on profits

since it is considered as a part of your income, profits from investments is eligible for tax payment.

the tax from your investment could be influenced by how long you decided to sell it. united states promotes keeping your investment for long term period. so, the tax rate for investments that you sell in less than one year is typically higher compared to investments that you sell in more than one year period.

martin luther king (1929-1968) was an activist for the african american rights, mr. king has a profile of a kind leader that built a tenacity, respect and full of hope future. he was an activist through civil disobedience and no violence pressure mechanisms. he tried to build a more egalitarian and fair society. his efforts carried a reivindication message of the civilian rights to every west corners. for that reason, he won the nobel prize in 1964.

the main reason that the constitution did not proclaim all men to be free and equal is because of the issue of slavery.