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

The Answer is C: Hammurabi based his code of law in the religious principles of the Sumerians.

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

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monarchy doesn’t have to have the hereditary element. there have been elective monarchies in the past where you choose your king-for-life and when he dies elect someone else for the job.