Question

Which of the following is not a true statement about the code of Hammurabi

A. It was intended to reinforce the power of the king

B. it was a series of laws that did not exist in Mesopotamia before king hammurabi

C. it was inscribed in a stone pillar

D. it is still well known for its law of retaliation: “an eye for and eye and a tooth for a tooth”

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. it was a series of laws that did not exist in Mesopotamia before King Hammurabi

The Code of Hammurabi is a well-preserved Babylonian code of law of ancient Mesopotamia, inscribed in a seven-foot stone stele. It was written in cuneiform and developed during the reign of Babylonian King Hammurabi. This laws includes family law, economic provisions, and criminal laws.