World History and Civilizations
Which statement correctly explains Code of Hammurabi?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard World History and Civilizations question asks: Which statement correctly explains Code of Hammurabi? The correct choice is A. One of the oldest deciphered legal texts of significant length, inscribed by an ancient Babylonian king. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. One of the oldest deciphered legal texts of significant length, inscribed by an ancient Babylonian king ✓
- B. The prolonged period of political and military tension between the United States and the Soviet Union following World War II
Why not B: “The prolonged period of political and military tension between the United States and the Soviet Union following World War II” does not fit this question. The answer is One of the oldest deciphered legal texts of significant length, inscribed by an ancient Babylonian king.
- C. The international organization established after World War I to maintain world peace, regarded as a precursor to the United Nations
Why not C: “The international organization established after World War I to maintain world peace, regarded as a precursor to the United Nations” does not fit this question. The answer is One of the oldest deciphered legal texts of significant length, inscribed by an ancient Babylonian king.
- D. One of the largest empires in ancient history, centered on Rome and known for its road networks, law, and architecture
Why not D: “One of the largest empires in ancient history, centered on Rome and known for its road networks, law, and architecture” does not fit this question. The answer is One of the oldest deciphered legal texts of significant length, inscribed by an ancient Babylonian king.
Correct answer
A. One of the oldest deciphered legal texts of significant length, inscribed by an ancient Babylonian king
Explanation
One of the oldest deciphered legal texts of significant length inscribed by an ancient Babylonian king is the term that matches Which statement correctly explains Code of Hammurabi option A Option B The prolonged period of political and military tension between the United States and the Soviet Union following World War II does not fit this question Option C The international organization established after World War I to maintain world peace regarded as a precursor to the United Nations does not fit this question Option D One of the largest empires in ancient history centered on Rome and known for its road networks law and architecture does not fit this.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, World History and Civilizations
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