The Mesopotamian King Who Codified the Law and Prescribed Penalties

question 2

Multiple Choice

The Mesopotamian king who codified the law and prescribed penalties for infractions was ____.

• A) Urnanshe
• B) Innana
• C) Naram-Sin
• D) Hammurabi

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