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When Marduk1 sent me to rule over men, to give the protection of right to the land, I did right and in righteousness brought about the well-being of the oppressed.
— from The Code of Hammurabi, ca. 1755–1750 BCE

1Marduk: The chief god of Babylon

Laws . . . are drawn up . . .by the favor of the people.
— Cicero, On the Republic by Cicero, ca. 54-51 BCE

How did Mesopotamian law and laws from the Roman Republic compare?

A.
Both Mesopotamian law and Roman law came from the will of the people.

B.
Both Mesopotamian law and Roman law came from the will of the gods.

C.
Mesopotamian law came from the will of the gods, while Roman law came from the will of the people.

D.
Mesopotamian law came from the will of the people, while Roman law came from the will of the gods.

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C. Mesopotamian law came from the will of the gods, while Roman law came from the will of the people.

Hammurabi claims divine sanction from Marduk, whereas Cicero states laws are drawn up by the favor of the people.