Question

What impact did the criminal laws in Hammurabi's Code have? Select all that apply. (2 points)

A. they ensured that slaves did not suffer persecution
B. they helped maintain order in society
C. he mediated disagreements over business contracts
D. the protected women from poor marriage contracts
E. they restricted acts of personal vengeance

Answer 1

The answers would be B and C...


Since you are in Connexus (TCAH) its in your textbook
Topic 2 The Ancient Middle East and Egypt (3200 B.C.–500 B.C.) > 2.2 Empires in Mesopotamia page 33

Answer 2

The correct answer is Option B and C

B. they helped maintain order in society

and

C. he mediated disagreements over business contracts

The Code of Hammurabi is an ancient and well preserved code of law from the times of Mesopotamia Empire dated close to 1754 B.C.

It is named after the Babylonian King, Hammurabi and it is found on a piece of large stone slab.