Describe the significance for modern legal systems of the existence of the code of hammurabi. how do the political and legal principles represented by the code affect modern legal ideas? be sure to support your conclusions with well-organized historical evidence.

The Code of Hammurabi is a Babylonian code of law that was created in Ancient Mesopotamia. It is believed to date back to 1754 BC, and it was enacted by the sixth Babylonian king, Hammurabi.

The code is particularly significant because of its length and the time period during which it originated. It is believed that the code was used as a guideline for various other cultures, including the laws established by the Hebrew scribes in the Book of Exodus. In this way, its influence still reaches to our day and influences the way in which we design and apply law. Because of this advancements and influence, Hammurabi is generally considered to have been a visionary leader.

the hebrew bible is the sacred text of judaism;

the koran is that of islam.

among eastern religions, the sacred scriptures of hinduis are the four vedas and the upanishads, among others.

a main characteristic in these books is that un most of them we find certain "norms" of behavior, as is the case of the bible that has it's commandments. these rules are to regulate the behavior of believers and faithful of their respective faith.

these rules tell us what is right and what is not.