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Select the word or phrase from the Terms section that best matches the definition or example provided in the Definitions section.
Terms
-A series of laws publicized at the order of a Babylonian king (d. 1750 B·C·E·.) . A number of laws that proclaim the king's commitment to social order.

• A)Norte Chico/Caral
• B)Indus Valley civilization
• C)Central Asian/Oxus civilization
• D)Olmec civilization
• E)Uruk
• F)Epic of Gilgamesh
• G)Mohenjo Daro/Harappa
• H)Code of Hammurabi
• I)patriarchy
• J)rise of the state
• K)Egypt
• L)Sumer
• M)Paneb
• N)Nubia

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Definitions:

Optimal Level

The most efficient, effective, or desirable point or degree for a specific outcome.

Pollution

The contamination of natural environments by harmful substances or activities.

Environment Clean-up

The process of removing pollutants or contaminants from environmental media such as soil, groundwater, sediment, or surface water for the general protection and enhancement of the environment.

Negative Externality

A situation where the production or consumption of a good or service results in a harmful effect on unrelated third parties.