A Vietnamese Law Code Promulgated in 1460

question 35

Multiple Choice

A Vietnamese law code promulgated in 1460

• A) recognized the legal rights of women.
• B) forbade the use of Chinese script.
• C) outlawed the practice of Christianity.
• D) officially recognized Buddhism as the religion of the state.
• E) was the first known law code to require a period of mandatory military service.

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