What was a key innovation of the Code of Hammurabi compared to earlier laws?
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Correct answer: It was written down and publicly displayed
While not the very first law code, the Code of Hammurabi was among the earliest to be written down and publicly displayed on a large stele. This promoted transparency and consistent application of the law.
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