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28 The word “ expanded ” in the passage is 32 Why does the author mention “ the Bible ”
TOEFL Reading REVIEW ? HELP BACK NEXT closest in meaning to in the passage?

SECTION EXIT HIDE TIME 00 : 19 : 35 (A) enlarged (A) To show similarity in creation between
(B) curtailed the Code of Hammurabi and the Ten
Passage 3 (C) conquered Commandments
(D) reformed (B) To give more weight to the importance of
THE CODE OF HAMMURABI
the Code of Hammurabi in comparison to
the Bible
1 One of the first known records of a penal code was established by Hammurabi more than 3,000 years ago.
(C) To underline the god’s role in both the
Hammurabi, who reigned from 1792 to 1750 B.C., expanded the city-state of Babylon along the Euphrates
cases of Hammurabi and Moses
River to unite all of Mesopotamia, an area in what is now modern-day Iraq. Hammurabi is best known for 29 The word “ it ” in the passage refers to
(D) To contrast two different historical figures’
the creation of a new code of Babylonian law, referred to as the Code of Hammurabi. This code is a series
(A) funerary achievements
of 282 laws and standards which instituted rules for a variety of social issues, as well as laying down fines
(B) stele
and punishments for infractions of the code.
(C) pillar
(D) code of law
2  As one of the earliest surviving codes of law ever recorded in history, it was inscribed on a stele, which
was a massive, black, finger-shaped, stone pillar. These were erected as a monument, usually for funerary 33 Which of the following can be inferred from
or commemorative purposes. At the top of it there is a carving that depicts Hammurabi receiving the laws paragraph 2 about the code of Hammurabi?
from the Babylonian gods. It proclaims that the gods chose Hammurabi to bring the laws to his people,
(A) It was disclosed to the public on a special
in much the same way Moses was instructed in the Bible to bring the Ten Commandments to his people. 30 The word “ depicts ” in the passage is
occasion.
During Hammurabi’s reign, the code was installed in a public place, although researchers assert the fact closest in meaning to
(B) It could be read by few people.
that very few people would have actually been literate at that time.
(A) commemorates (C) It was installed in most public places.
(B) worships (D) It stated Hammurabi was a god.
3  The laws established by Hammurabi cover a wide array of social spheres, ranging from administrative
(C) portrays
law to family law. Laws were also prevalent in the making of contracts, payments, liability, property, Paragraph 2 is marked with an arrow [  ].
(D) degrades
employment-related issues and military service. A Hammurabi made sure that each offense described in
the code had a very specific accompanying punishment. B The punishments, which were beatings, fines,
exile and execution, tended to be extremely harsh compared to modern judiciary standards and often
resulted in death and physical disfigurement. C The punishments often followed the philosophy of “an eye
34 The word “ cover ” in the passage is closest
for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.” D These rather brutal and barbaric practices were meant to instill fear inside 31 According to paragraph 2, who chose
in meaning to
the Babylonian people so they would not ever consider breaking the law. Hammurabi to give the laws to the
Babylonians? (A) affect
4  Different standards of justice, however, were set forth for each of the three classes of Babylonian society: (B) include
(A) Moses
those with property, freedmen and slaves. For instance, if a doctor killed a rich patient his hand would be (C) reassess
(B) Mesopotamians
cut off, but if he killed a slave, he was only required to pay a sum of money as a fine. (D) criticize
(C) The public
(D) Babylonian gods
5  The legacy of Hammurabi’s code still has very significant implications today. He is regarded as the man
who created the earliest legal code which sought humanitarian application of law and due to this reputation Paragraph 2 is marked with an arrow [  ].
as one of the pioneering lawgivers, Hammurabi’s depiction can even be found in several U.S. government
buildings, most notably the U.S. Supreme Court building as Hammurabi is featured on the marble bas relief
of historic lawgivers on the south wall of the courtroom.

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