An early Mesopotamian ruler who believed that the gods had chosen him to promote the welfare of the people . . . [and] to cause justice to prevail in the land. Responsible for the first written code of law.

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An early Mesopotamian ruler who believed that the gods had chosen him to “promote the welfare of the people . . . [and] to cause justice to prevail in the land.” Responsible for the first written code of law.

A	Hammurabi
B	Cuneiform
C	Pharaoh
D	Sargon of Akkad

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The top of the stele features an image in relief of Hammurabi with Shamash, the Babylonian sun god and god of justice.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hammurabi (r. 1792-1750 BCE) was the sixth king of the Amorite First Dynasty of Babylon best known for his famous law code which served as the model for others, including the Mosaic Law of the Bible.

Detailed explanation-3: -Early Dynastic Period 12. Gilgamesh. of. Uruk. (legendary) 2700 B.C. Mesanepada of Ur. 2450 B.C. Eannatum of Lagash. 2400 B.C. Enannatum of Lagash. 2430 B.C. Uruinimgina of Lagash. 2350 B.C. Lugalzagesi of Uruk. 2350 B.C. Dynasty of Akkad (Agade) More items

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