Analyze the following law from the Code of Hammurabi, the legal code used in ancient Babylon. 229. If a builder build a house for some one, and does not construct it properly, and the house which he built fall in and kill its owner, then that builder shall be put to death. Code of Hammurabi What does this text indicate about Babylonian society?

A. Owners were responsible for maintaining their homes.

B. The death penalty was applied sparingly.

C. Craftsmen were considered to be above the law.

D. Builders were held legally accountable for their work.

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Bruce Mcclure

6 August, 00:00

Analyze the following law from the Code of Hammurabi, the legal code used in ancient Babylon. 229. If a builder build a house for some one, and does not construct it properly, and the house which he built fall in and kill its owner, then that builder shall be put to death. Code of Hammurabi What does this text indicate about Babylonian society?

A. Owners were responsible for maintaining their homes.

B. The death penalty was applied sparingly.

C. Craftsmen were considered to be above the law.

D. Builders were held legally accountable for their work.

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Jaydin Hendricks · Answer 1

The correct answer is D. Builders were held legally accountable for their work.

This is the correct statement, as the passage clearly discusses the repercussions of builders who do not do a good job. In the passage it discusses how a building that falls due to poor construction will result in the death penalty for the individual who built the house. This ensures that the builders take their time and do the job well in order to face the death penalty.