According to Hammurabi's Code, Who Controlled a Woman's Dowry After

question 58

Multiple Choice

According to Hammurabi's code, who controlled a woman's dowry after she married?

• A) A judge
• B) The woman's husband
• C) The woman's father
• D) The woman herself

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