Question

The Code of Hammurabi paints a portrait of a society in which A. people can do pretty much whatever they want to. B. almost anything that can go wrong is addressed by one law or another. C. it is easy to avoid being robbed because one can recognize thieves by their missing hands. D. the citizens live in fear of being punished.

Answer 1

Answer: D. The Citizens live in fear of being punished.

Explanation: Based on the laws outlined in the Code of Hammurabi, it is clear that option D. the citizens live in fear of being punished is an accurate portrayal of the society described in the code. The laws were designed to maintain order and ensure justice, with severe punishments for various offenses. This emphasis on punishment suggests that citizens lived in fear of breaking the law and facing the consequences.

While it is true that many aspects of daily life were regulated by laws, it would be incorrect to say that B. almost anything that can go wrong is addressed by one law or another. The code covers a wide range of topics, but it does not address every possible scenario or situation.

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