Question

Why was Hammurabi's code important to the Babylonian Empire

Answer 1

Hammurabi's Code set laws in the Babylonian empire that applied to everyone. Including Hammurabi himself. This was important because it had never been done before, at least not at such a bit level. Hammurabi's Code inspired many countries to do the same, which led to monarchs being less powerful and was another step in the direction of democracy. 
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