Which of the following was contained in the Code of Hammurabi?
A)The principle of "If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."
B)Punishment depended on the status of both the victim and the perpetrator.
C)Extenuating circumstances are never considered and neither women nor children had any rights.
D)Government officials are exempt from punishment.
E)All of these

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The Code of Hammurabi had a system of punishment that depended on the status of both the victim and perpetrator. This means that punishment varied based on social status and not solely on the offense committed. The other options in the question are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the Code of Hammurabi. Option A is a principle from the Bible, option C is not true as there were extenuating circumstances considered and women and children did have some rights, and option D is incorrect as government officials were held accountable under the code.

Which of the Following Was Contained in the Code of Hammurabi