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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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.

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