Question

Why is Hammurabi's Code important?



A.
It was the first time any ruler or society attempted to use written law that applied to everyone.


B.
It was a major step forward for civilization because it protected the weak from the strong.


C.
Hammurabi based his code of law on the religious principles of the Sumerians.


D.
Many of the laws in use today come from Hammurabi's Code.

Answer 1

PLEASE HELP

Answer 2

have you ever heard of the saying " an eye for an eye"

Answer 3

No

Answer 4

It was a code from the hammurabi laws

Answer 5

The hammurabi code was the first set of laws ever made.

Answer 6

It was written by a man named Hammurabi, all 282 laws.

Answer 7

many of the lawn is the hammurabi code we still use in todays society.

Answer 8

*laws

Answer 9

*in

Answer 10

so....

Answer 11

From what I have told you what answer makes sense?

Answer 12

A?

Answer 13

yes.

Answer 14

thanks! can u help me with some more?

Answer 15

sure

Answer 16

wait.... I am stuck between A and D.

Answer 17

Hammurabi based his code of laws on older Sumerian and Akkadian laws, which he adapted and expanded.



A.
True


B.
False

Answer 18

It is true
And the first question is actually D.

Answer 19

I had to think about it :P I have not done world history in 2 years.

Answer 20

Hammurabi's Code brought a sense of fairness to his people and established order in society.



A.
True


B.
False

Answer 21

@Afrodiddle

Answer 22

True

Answer 23

ok thanks, i was thinking it was True too

Answer 24

couple more?

Answer 25

Okay.

Answer 26

What was Hammurabi's most important achievement as the ruler of Babylon?


A.
He built extensive canals, which carried water to many parts of his kingdom.


B.
He established permanent armies, which he used to control his empire.


C.
He appointed governors to rule over conquered cities.


D.
He was responsible for the first codification of laws.

Answer 27

D.

Answer 28

i think its D

Answer 29

Remember Hammurabi's code :P

Answer 30

Yup.

Answer 31

one more

Answer 32

Okay.

Answer 33

What did Hammurabi's Code call for?



A.
monetary fines for all offenses


B.
punishment only for crimes against the government


C.
specific punishments for each type of violation of the laws


D.
equal punishment for a crime for all classes of people

Answer 34

idk which one

Answer 35

It is C.

Answer 36

The Hammurabi code had punishments for each violation such as if you were to steal a donkey you would have to pay the owner.

Answer 37

If you were to break someones arm, you arm would be broken.

Answer 38

ok thanks! i medaled and fanned ;)

Answer 39

an eye for an eye.

Answer 40

thanks :)