NAME______________________________ DATE____________________ PERIOD________
HAMMURABI’S MONUMENT
LEGACY OF HAMMURABI
King Hammurabi of the Babylonian Empire left behind a legacy that was very influential for future civilizations. He died in
1750 B.C. Your job is to create a monument that highlights Hammurabi’s importance. You will be given a piece of grey
construction paper (slab of stone), and a statue depicting Hammurabi. Use pages 114-116 in your textbook, and your notes
for helpful information.
2)
Your monument must include the following elements:
1) A written description of Hammurabi’s legacy to the world.
One of Hammurabi’s laws written in cuneiform and translated in English.
3) Hammurabi’s Statue
4) The final product has a unique and creative look.
REQUIREMENTS
The written description is a minimum of 7 quality
sentences. The summary includes the following
elements:

Introduction sentence that explains who
Hammurabi was and that he was an
important person in world history.

At least 5 supporting details. Each supporting
detail is its own sentence and each sentence
provides an explanation as to what
Hammurabi did and why these things make
him important/influential.

A concluding sentence that restates the
introduction in a different way.
POINTS POSSIBLE
20
Your summary also contains zero to few spelling or
grammar errors. The summary has been written in
black ink.
Your monument includes one of Hammurabi’s laws
written in cuneiform as well as the English translation.
The cuneiform is done neatly using black ink and the
English translation is written with zero to few
spelling/grammar errors, in black ink.
You have incorporated the statue of Hammurabi onto
your monument. Hammurabi’s name as well as the
years he ruled 1792-1750 B.C are shown next to the
statue.
The overall design of the monument is creative and
unique. The paper has been cut to form a unique shape
and the elements are presented in a way that is both
easy to read and appealing to the eye. Your effort is
shown.
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5
5
POINTS EARNED