WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Code of Hammurabi, the Twelve Tables, and the Justinian Code were similar in that they
A
Provided a basis for behavior for medieval knights and Japanese samurai
B
Are documents that maintained the position of the upper classes
C
Are legal systems developed to create order for the society
D
Became examples of religious doctrine for other societies
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One way in which the Twelve Tables and the Justinian’s code were similar is that both provided? The right to a public education.

Detailed explanation-2: -twelve table of Rome and code of Assura, Hammurabi are different as twelve table of rome is democratic law and allowed to defend yourself in court while code of Assura, Hammurabi is to break law you are given harsh penalties and man was seen higher than women.

Detailed explanation-3: -First, they were written down. While this seems an obvious statement, there have been law codes that have remained oral. Second, both were written down seemingly as a codification of laws and rules that already existed, at least at the time of the Twelve Tables.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Twelve Tables provided an early understanding of some key concepts such as justice, equality, and punishment. Although legal reform occurred soon after the implementation of the Twelve Tables, these ancient laws provided social protection and civil rights for both the patricians and plebeians.

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