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Under the Code of Hammurabi, the status of women was clear. A woman had very little rights, and men clearly had the dominant role. For example, a wife was considered an asset or property of a husband, and expected to serve the household. Another example can be seen with wealth.

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The Code of Hammurabi states: "If a man rent his field for tillage for a fixed rental, and receive the rent of his field, but bad weather come and destroy the harvest, the injury falls upon the tiller of the soil."

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If a slave says to his master: "You are not my master," if they convict him his master shall cut off his ear.

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A father had control over his children till their marriage.

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Which laws are fair or just in your opinion?

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Which laws are fair or just in your opinion?

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King Hammurabi's Code was fair because it protected the weak from family, injury, and property problems. Hammurabi's code was just because it restored property, protected the weak, and it helped people through bad times. First of all, Hammurabi's code was just to family laws.

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If a man wishes to divorce his wife who has not borne him children, he shall give her money to the amount of her marriage price and he shall make good to her the dowry which she brought from her father's house and then he may divorce her.

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If a son of a paramour or a prostitute says to his adoptive father or mother: “You are not my father, or my mother,” his tongue shall be cut off. If a son strikes his father, his hands shall be hewn off. If a man knocks out the teeth of his equal, his teeth shall be knocked out.

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Hammurabi's code and the modern laws have several similarities and differences. For example, they are both intended to maintain order in society. However, Hammurabi's code is far more violent than modern law. Also, they have different ways of handling things, different punishments, and different social structure.

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Research who Hammurabi was (provide 3 details):

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Research who Hammurabi was (provide 3 details):

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Hammurabi was the sixth Amorite king of the Old Babylonian Empire, reigning from c. 1792 to c. 1750 BC. He was preceded by his father, Sin-Muballit, who abdicated due to failing health. During his reign, he conquered Elam and the city-states of Larsa, Eshnunna, and Mari.

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Invent 3 of your own codes to enforce today? 

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Invent 3 of your own codes to enforce today? 

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1. Everyone needs to eat toast with PB and j.
2. Parents must purchase 10$ worth of Vbucks minimum every month for their children.
3. Graffiti is cool, anyone with spray paint shall vandalize anything that isn't covered in graffiti.

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What are 3 of the most interesting laws?

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What are 3 of the most interesting laws?

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Economic provisions as well as criminal law and civil law.