King Hammurabi carved his list of 282 laws on an eight foot high stone.

This is the first evidence of a written list of laws.

This "Code of Hammurabi" is famous for the expression: "An eye for an eye - and a tooth for a tooth".

The Code of Hammurabi is usually associated with the "Twelve Tables" (of Rome) and the "Justinian Code" as early examples of a legal system

Sample Regents Question:

The code of Hammurabi is an example of :

1)written rules for legal procedures
2) the power of strong kings to control trade
3) regulations on the way to conduct wars against neighboring nations
4) the power of a legislature to veto laws passed by absolute monarchs






Answer: 1