Why is the code of hammurabi an important historical document a- it explains why babylon was such a powerful civilization
b- it proves that the babylonians believed in equality
c- it shows what life was like for babylonian people
d- it suggests that babylonian leaders had limited power.

china unilaterally claims the entire south china sea as sovereign territory, then builds artificial islands to bolster its claim. it suddenly activates an air defense identification zone over the east china sea, and threatens to down any aircraft that does not report its position. it builds roads into indian territory, then redraws the maps to show that it is actually chinese territory. the people's republic under president xi jinping is quickly becoming the bully of asia.

independent innovation during the abbasid caliphate

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southwest asia

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