From studying the Hammurabi Code, historians have learned that
A) the Mesopotamian civilizations were compassionate and forgiving
B) men and women were treated equally
C) business transaction were not regulated
D) class distinctions were key to their legal code
E) slavery was outlawed

Question

​From studying the Hammurabi Code, historians have learned that
A) ​the Mesopotamian civilizations were compassionate and forgiving
B) ​men and women were treated equally
C) ​business transaction were not regulated
D) ​class distinctions were key to their legal code
E) ​slavery was outlawed

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Hammurabi Code was focused on maintaining a strict hierarchy in society, with punishments and laws differing based on one's social status. The code emphasized class distinctions and the rights and responsibilities that came with each class.

​From Studying the Hammurabi Code, Historians Have Learned That

From Studying the Hammurabi Code, Historians Have Learned That