The Code of Hammurabi is best known for establishing which legal principle?
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Correct answer: Lex talionis (proportional retribution)
The Code of Hammurabi, an Old Babylonian law code, is famous for the 'lex talionis' principle, where punishments mirrored the crime committed. It aimed to standardize justice across the empire, though penalties varied based on social class.
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