Question

Analyze the following law from the Code of Hammurabi, the legal code used in ancient Babylon. 229. If a builder build a house for some one, and does not construct it properly, and the house which he built fall in and kill its owner, then that builder shall be put to death. Code of Hammurabi What does this text indicate about Babylonian society? A. Owners were responsible for maintaining their homes. B. The death penalty was applied sparingly. C. Craftsmen were considered to be above the law. D. Builders were held legally accountable for their work.

Answer 1

yes D he’s right I just did it

Step-by-step explanation:

Because I did it

Answer 2

D. Builders were held legally accountable for their work.

Today we might speak of something like "criminal negligence" to describe a home builder whose work was done improperly in such a way that the house collapsed, or went up in flames because of improperly done wiring, etc. We might not pursue the death penalty for such an offense, but we would hold the builder legally responsible also and there would be legal consequences.