Explain two aspects of society that were covered by Hammurabi’s code. What concept was the punishment for breaking a law based on?

Answer 1

Hammurabi's code was a set of laws that governed the ancient Babylonian society. Two aspects of society that were covered by the code were property rights and family law. Property rights were established to protect the rights of landowners and to ensure that debts were paid. Family law was established to protect the rights of women and children, including the right to inherit property and the right to be protected from abuse.

The concept that the punishment for breaking a law was based on was the concept of "an eye for an eye". This meant that the punishment for a crime was equal to the harm caused by the crime. For example, if someone stole something, they would be required to pay back the same amount that was stolen.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Oh and Hammurabi's Code covered business dealings, family law, and civil and criminal liability. About half of the laws engraved are concerning contracts. The Code of Hammurabi includes many harsh punishments, sometimes demanding the removal of the guilty party's tongue, hands, breasts, eye or ear. But the code is also one of the earliest examples of an accused person being considered innocent until proven guilty.

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