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Hammurabi's code had a great impact on the laws and morals of our own Legal System. This was the first time in history that any laws had been categorized into various sections. The basis of Hammurabi's law is that of equal retaliation, comparable to the Semitic law of "an eye for an eye."

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The code of Hammurabi was not the first. There were also the Code of Eshnunna, the Hittite Code, the Code of Lipit-Ishtar, and probably others.

It should be pointed out that Semites never practiced "an eye for an eye." Tradition dictated that monetary compensationwas to be imposed, not physical harm (Talmud, Bava Kama 81a).

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Hammurabi's code had a great impact on the laws and morals of our own Legal System. This was the first time in history that any laws had been categorized into various sections. The basis of Hammurabi's law is that of equal retaliation, comparable to the Semitic law of "an eye for an eye."Answer:The code of Hammurabi was not the first. There were also the Code of Eshnunna, the Hittite Code, the Code of Lipit-Ishtar, and probably others.It should be pointed out that Semites never practiced "an eye for an eye." Tradition dictated that monetary compensationwas to be imposed, not physical harm (Talmud, Bava Kama 81a).


What type of legal system did Hammurabi set up Code Of Hammurabi?

Code Of Hammurabi


Did Hammurabi go to school?

yes. they put the captured elite Hebrews into their education system. They were shadrach, mischak, and abednego. They were big in the study of the stars, astronomy.


What are some of Hammurabi's accomplishments?

Hammurabi invented a well working writing system known as cuneiform


Is Hammurabi's Law code just a system?

no


What is the first system of written laws?

The Code Of Hammurabi


What did Hammurabi base his system of justice on?

strict justice


What was the first written system of laws?

The Code of Hammurabi


What was the first known system of written law?

Code of Hammurabi was the first known written law.


Did Hammurabi base his rule on a system of strict justice?

yes


What is the name of first system of written laws?

Code of Hammurabi.


What greek accomplishment is evident in today political system?

Democracy.