Question

What do the selections from the Twelve Tables reveal about Roman society? In what ways do...

What do the selections from the Twelve Tables reveal about Roman society? In what ways do these points of law differ from those found in the Code of Hammurabi? In what ways are they similar?

0 0
Add a comment Improve this question Transcribed image text
Answer #1

Similarity was that

-Both didn't believe that all are equal especially wo

- no marriages allowed between social classes

- used taking limbs and death as punishment.

Differences

Hammurabus code of law

About 300 laws

Babylonian origin

Written on a 7 foot tall stele made of black diorite

Was used to unite many different territories

Laws of 12 tables

Only had 12 laws

Roman origin

Written on bronze tablets

Used in the Roman Empire to rule the patricians and plebeians

Add a comment
Know the answer?
Add Answer to:
What do the selections from the Twelve Tables reveal about Roman society? In what ways do...
Your Answer:

Post as a guest

Your Name:

What's your source?

Earn Coins

Coins can be redeemed for fabulous gifts.

Not the answer you're looking for? Ask your own homework help question. Our experts will answer your question WITHIN MINUTES for Free.
Similar Homework Help Questions
ADVERTISEMENT
Free Homework Help App
Download From Google Play
Scan Your Homework
to Get Instant Free Answers
Need Online Homework Help?
Ask a Question
Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 3 hours.
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT