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Why do you think code of Hammurabi called for such a harsh punishment?
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∙ 7y ago
Because those codes were actually laws written in stone
Trevor Thomas
Trevor Thomas
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∙ 14y agoBecause the guys didn't have knowledge at those time to know faireness.
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∙ 9y agoIt revolved around the concept of 'an eye for an eye'. Essentially, this means that the punishment fit the crime.
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∙ 7y agoSo that people would not want to violate that law. It is called deterrence.
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∙ 6y agoWiki User
∙ 11y agoThe laws were not unusually harsh for the era. They were however consistent.
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Was Hammurabi an enlightened ruler?
Hammurabi made a great leader was because he tried to make everything fair to everyone. That is why he made the Code of Hammurabi but not everyone could read. He created the first code for which all citizens had to obey, and he incorperated other cultures and learned from them. He tried to make life fair, though by today's standards it would be considered unfair and harsh.
What do you think Hammurabi would say about today court?
i think he would be mad of he court system of the united states
Do you think that all of Hammurabi's laws are cruel or fair why?
The rules of the law were just.
How and in what ways did Hammurabi's Code impact society at the time Does this code of law still have an impact today in modern law How Why do you think this way?
The code of Hammurabi was written around 1754 BC. It was the first codified written set of laws of any length, but there are earlier Sumerian examples. Hammurabi's were printed on a marble pillar and copied for centuries by scribes. An eye for an eye sense of retribution for crime, minimum wage, and the presumption of innocence with the burden of proof on the accuser. One thing that is different from US Law - presumably - is that there was provision for a difference of punishment based on the class of the defendant.
Hammurabi ancient kings rules for strong central government?
i think it's code
Do you think hammurabi was more effective as a ruler or as a military leader?
I think Hammurabi was more effective as a ruler because he mademore harsh rules and punishments than just being a military leaderinstructing everyone.
What does miss Narwin think about Philip's suspension from School in nothing but the truth?
She think that his punishment is too harsh and severe. But she still kind of satisfied.
Why was the code of Hammurabi's code have harsher punishments then what you have today?
because he thought if you did a crime you deserved a punishment to make you never even think about doing it again; or if the consequence is death than they wouldn't be able to do it gain.
What kind of money was paid workers by Hammurabi?
The kind of money i think Hammurabi paid workers was goods and foods.
Was Hammurabi an enlightened ruler?
Hammurabi made a great leader was because he tried to make everything fair to everyone. That is why he made the Code of Hammurabi but not everyone could read. He created the first code for which all citizens had to obey, and he incorperated other cultures and learned from them. He tried to make life fair, though by today's standards it would be considered unfair and harsh.
What do you think was the most important achievements of Hammurabi?
Empires
What was the first known system of written law?
Code of Hammurabi was the first known written law.
Is Hammurabi's Code fair?
Most historians think so.
What was the Jewish equivalent to Hammurabi's code?
I think it's the torah =)
When people could not partipate in communion at church in medieval times what was the punishment called?
I think you are referring to excommunication, a punishment under which people could not receive communion, among other things.
List TRUE examples of how Hammurabi's laws were fair. PLease?
Here is a fair example: If one's roof falls and kills oneself, the builder must also be killed. It's kinda harsh, but it is fair (in my opinion) and it's the best I can think of. If this doesn't help, sorry.
Who decides on punishments in Mesopotamia?
well i think it was all Hammurabi i think he made the punishments in mesopotamia ya
