Question

interpreting hammurabis code
how does hammurabis code address social classes? choose two correct answers
it treats all social classes the same way
it distinguishes different punishments for different social classes
it limits discussion of social classes to crimes involving money
it gives harsher penalties for crimes committed against people of the lower classes
it gives harsher penalties for crimes committed by people of the higher classes

Explanation:

Hammurabi's Code was not egalitarian. It had different punishments based on social - class. Crimes against higher - class individuals often had harsher penalties for the perpetrator. It distinguished punishments for different social classes and gave harsher penalties for crimes committed against people of the higher classes.

Answer:

B. It distinguishes different punishments for different social classes
E. It gives harsher penalties for crimes committed against people of the higher classes