What was the primary reason Hammurabi created a universal set of laws?

Hammurabi's Code and Its Impact

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To expand Babylon's territory
To appease the Sun God
To increase trade with neighboring regions
To establish order and unify different cities
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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According to Hammurabi's Code, what was the punishment for robbery?
Death
Exile
Fines
Imprisonment
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did Hammurabi's Code determine the punishment for causing a death?
By the location of the crime
By the intent of the perpetrator
By the social status of the victim
By the severity of the crime
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant factor in the application of justice in Hammurabi's Code?
The social class of the accused and accuser
The time of day the crime occurred
The type of crime committed
The age of the accused
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What rights did women have under Hammurabi's Code?
The right to serve in the military
The right to own property and divorce
The right to hold public office
The right to vote
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which aspect of modern law is influenced by Hammurabi's Code?
The right to a speedy trial
The presumption of innocence
The right to bear arms
The right to free speech
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the minimum wage for a potter according to Hammurabi's Code?
Three shekels per year
Six bore of corn per year
Four euros per year
Five gears per year
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