Question

What's the guiding principal or reasoning of Hammurabi's Code?
Question 18 options:

A)

Chaos

B)

Leniency

C)

Equality

D)

Retribution

Answer 1

The guiding principle of Hammurabi's Code is most closely associated with **D) Retribution**. The code is famous for its "eye for an eye" approach, which emphasizes penalties that correspond directly to the offenses committed, reflecting a system of justice focused on retribution.