Hammurabi's Code called for specific punishments for each type of violation of the laws. The code is known for its principle of "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth," indicating that punishments were often based on retribution and were specific to the nature of the offense. It also included various laws that applied different standards based on social class.
What did Hammurabi's Code call for?
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specific punishments for each type of violation of the laws
specific punishments for each type of violation of the laws
equal punishment for a crime for all classes of people
equal punishment for a crime for all classes of people
punishment only for crimes against the government
punishment only for crimes against the government
monetary fines for all offenses
monetary fines for all offenses
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