Which of These Statements About the First Athenian Law Code

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about the first Athenian law code is false?

• A) It was set down c. 621 B.C.E.
• B) It was authored by Draco.
• C) It was very harsh.
• D) It did not distinguish between murder and manslaughter.
• E) none of these choices

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