Asked by kutlwano maboe on Sep 27, 2024

What Mesopotamian king codified the law and prescribed penalties for infractions?

A) Urnanshe
B) Hammurabi
C) Gudea
D) Naram-Sin

Codified The Law

Codifying the law involves arranging and systematizing laws into a code or a coherent system, making the legal system more accessible and understandable.

Hammurabi

An ancient Babylonian king known for creating one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes, the Code of Hammurabi, in the 18th century BCE.

Prescribed Penalties

Punishments or consequences that are specifically dictated or mandated by law or regulation for certain offenses.

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