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How does a document such as the code of hammurabi help historians understand the purpose of government?
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The Code's importance as a reflection of Babylonian society is indisputable. Hammurabi's laws were established to be the "laws of Justice" intended to clarify the rights of any "oppressed man." Mesopotamia society under the Hammurabi code was one of strict penalties for criminal offenses with punishment severe and varied according to the wealth of the individual. Hammurabi's rigidly centralized ruling system prospered from tribute and taxes, which he used to both compensate state dependents and finance extensive state irrigation and building projects. The code also gives us a clear sense of the ways ancient Babylonians invested divine authority in their secular leaders.
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What ancient document sheds light on the purpose of government?
The code of Hammurabi
What was the first known written legal document?
Code of Hammurabi
What do historians use to show the order of historical events?
timeline
What document helped explain the decline of the Roman Empire?
No particular document explains the decline of the Roman Empire. Historians have elaborated this notion from the writings of several Roman and Greek authors. Some historians even challenge this notion of a decline of this empire.
Which document preceded the Constitution as the framework for the nation's new government?
which document preceded the constitution as the frameworkfor the nations new government
Which is an ancient document that sheds light on the purpose of government?
The Code of Hammurabi THE CODE OF HAMMURABI
Which is an ancient document that sheds light on the purpose government?
The Code of Hammurabi THE CODE OF HAMMURABI
What ancient document sheds light on the purpose of government?
The code of Hammurabi
Which document was NOT influence in Hammurabi's code?
Which of the following documents was notinfluenced by Hammurabi's Code
Which of these ancient document recored a set of laws for a society?
The ancient document that recorded a set of laws for a society is the Code of Hammurabi.
What was the first known written legal document?
Code of Hammurabi
The oldest known legal system is contained in the?
the Code of Hammurabi contains the earliest of laws
What is a government document?
A document officially published by the government of a country, or internal communications of a government.
Why do historians identify the beginnings of history with the beginning of writing?
Historians identify this time period in human history as the beginning of 'recorded history'. Writing allows us to express, explain, document and share the reasons why we do what we do. While at the same time it creates a record for others to use to learn and understand.
Is there any evidence in this document that can be used to argue that Hammurabi's code was fair?
Yes, it shows significant gender and stature-related biases. Google Hammurabi's Code if you want a list of the laws.
Sumeria considered to be the first civilizations that historians could readily document?
true
What do historians use to show the order of historical events?
timeline
