What was the purpose of Hammurabi’s Code?

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to create new Babylonian laws to replace traditional Sumerian laws

to create new Babylonian laws to replace traditional Sumerian laws - no response given

to ensure that Babylon had written laws for all Babylonians to follow

to ensure that Babylon had written laws for all Babylonians to follow - no response given

to ensure that punishments were the same for members of every Babylonian social class

to ensure that punishments were the same for members of every Babylonian social class - no response given

to limit the power of Babylon's upper social classes

to limit the power of Babylon's upper social classes - incorrect
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The purpose of Hammurabi's Code was primarily to ensure that Babylon had written laws for all Babylonians to follow. This codification helped provide clear guidelines for justice and governance, establishing a standard set of laws that addressed various aspects of daily life and society.