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the code of Hammurabi consisted of 282 laws. some of the laws were based on earlier laws of the sumerian and akkadian. many dealt with buisness, property owner-ship, medical practice, marriage and childcare. even though there were other laws in mesopotamia, it was the first one to survive. the punishments based on the class of the lawbreaker and the victimof the crime. "an eye for an eye or a tooth for a tooth was a famous saying in the rules.
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What is the first system of written laws?
The Code Of Hammurabi
What is so important about the Justinian code today?
well, caca
What was the importance of the Justinian code that was created during emperor justians reign?
It was a code of laws that served as the foundation of international law that is still used today. The Justinian Code was very important because it was used as a fundamental law basis even in the U.S. today. It provided the laws on marriage, property, slaves, and other important issues.It was a code of laws that served as the foundation of international law that is still used today.
How did the Mesopotamians contribute to the develpoment of the culture?
how did the arly Mesopotamians contribute to the development of culture
Who was the leader of The Amorites?
The leader of the Amorities is, Hummurabi!(:
What is hummurabi's code?
An eye for an eye; a tooth for a tooth.
The twelve tables and hammurabi's code are important examples of what?
Hummurabi's Code was thought to be the first laws written (they were put out in public places for all of the people to read). They are both examples of written laws.
What is the first system of written laws?
The Code Of Hammurabi
What are the Hammurabi laws?
Hummurabi had over 200 laws and they all followed the theme of an eye for an eye. The special thing for Hummurabi code was that they were first laws to be written down. The laws are listed at the website in the Related Links.
Where were the Laws of Hummurabi written?
The Code of Hammurabi was written in ancient Mesopotamia in the 1770s B.C. Hammurabi, the sixth Babylonian king, had these laws chiseled onto man-sized stones, some of which still exist today.
Where were laws of Hummurabi written?
The Code of Hammurabi was written in ancient Mesopotamia in the 1770s B.C. Hammurabi, the sixth Babylonian king, had these laws chiseled onto man-sized stones, some of which still exist today.
What was hummurabi best known for?
his law code or his collection of laws love yah <3 makayla :) lovin vincent:)
What does hummurabi code followed the idea of?
I am pretty sure that it is offense but it's not working for me but that doesn't mean it won't work for u
What is so important about the Justinian code today?
well, caca
What were the laws of hummurabi written on?
in the tablets
How many laws of Hummurabi's were?
282
Why did the development of Hammurabi's Code an important landmark in the growth of civilization?
The code helped civilization be more like it is today.
