HAMMURABI'S CODE ​ ​​ Review the Code of Hammurabi. (Links to an external site.) This is a primary source document translated into English - your job is to read through the 282 laws, and answer the...

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HAMMURABI'S CODE ​ ​​ Review the Code of Hammurabi.   (Links to an external site.)  This is a primary source document translated into English - your job is to read through the 282 laws, and answer the following questions in an essay format. ​You can also click on -->   http://avalon.law.yale.edu/ancient/hamframe.asp (Links to an external site.) ​ Length:  1.5 - 2 pages Times New Roman 1.5 line spacing   ​ Is all life equally valued? Explain. ​ Does the code distinguish between the value of life depending on wealth and/or social status? Examples. ​ What are some of the occupations in the kingdom? Examples. ​ What can you tell from the code about the social and family structure of Mesopotamia? Examples. ​ Are there exceptions to the 'eye for an eye' laws? Which ones and how are they different?  ​ In what ways is the code better than the laws we have today, and are they similar to our laws or are these codes now non-existent on earth.  Explain. ​
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Answer To: HAMMURABI'S CODE ​ ​​ Review the Code of Hammurabi. (Links to an external site.) This is a primary...

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1. Hammurabi code does not treat each and every single person in an equal manner relating to the people existing within the class. This is how they should treat them in a fair manner if they feel the rights are deserved by the people. Other than that, the social structure appears to be important because the code states that the laws are found to be modified effectively for each class.
2. The code is found to distinguish between the wealth and the social class. Since it does not always rule in favour of oppressed and the ones in penury. Since it favoured the widows, orphans and poor and provided them justice accordingly. Other than that, the code happened to be different for each of the class and therefore were modified accordingly.
3. While in the court of the emperor people would be soldiers, court musicians and doctors (BOAHENG). Other than that, there were farmers in the country and in the city a...
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