Question

Among the following which statement best describes the historical importance of Hammurabi's Code?

• A. It is a record of the funerary practices of the ancient Egyptians.
• B. It is the oldest known example of Persian mythological literature
• C. It contains the most reliable contemporary account of the Punic Wars.
• D. It is notable for its depiction of everyday life in ancient Israel.
• E. It illustrates the legal system of ancient Mesopotamia.

Answer 1

The correct option is E It illustrates the legal system of ancient Mesopotamia.

Hammurabi's Code is important in world history because it was an early written list of laws that controlled people's daily life and behavior.