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What did the invention of a writing system allow people to do? Short answer
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What is the code Hammurabi? Short answer
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What is the code of Hammurabi important today? Short answer
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How does trial by ordeal compare to Hammurabi’s code? Short answer
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Empires were known for creating _________ social systems ( controlled by men)? Short answer
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The invention of a writing system allowed people to record and communicate ideas, preserve knowledge, codify laws, facilitate trade, and convey information across distances and generations.
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The Code of Hammurabi is one of the oldest known legal codes, enacted by the Babylonian king Hammurabi around 1754 BC. It consists of 282 laws that establish rules and punishments covering various aspects of daily life, governance, trade, and justice, emphasizing the principle of "an eye for an eye."
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The Code of Hammurabi is important today as it represents one of the earliest examples of written law and legal governance, influencing modern legal systems by highlighting concepts of justice, accountability, and the rule of law. Its principles have shaped the development of legal codes and ethical standards throughout history.
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Trial by ordeal and Hammurabi’s Code both addressed justice but differed in approach. Trial by ordeal involved physical tests to determine guilt or innocence, relying on divine intervention to reveal truth, often seen as arbitrary and subjective. In contrast, Hammurabi’s Code established written laws with specific penalties and clearer guidelines for justice, emphasizing a structured legal system based on societal norms.
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Empires were known for creating **patriarchal** social systems (controlled by men).