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Art of the Ancient Near East

Question 2 • Fundamentals of Art A

What is the significance of the Stele of Hammurabi?

Answer
A
It is the earliest known written trade transaction.
B
It is a written history of the development of the Persian empire.
C
It is a carved relief which explains Sumerian laws and religious traditions.
D
It is the earliest example of written law.

Explanation

The Stele of Hammurabi is famous for recording Hammurabi’s code, a collection of laws from ancient Babylon. Its significance is that it is one of the earliest known written law codes. Choice D best matches this; the stele does not describe the Persian Empire or Sumerian religious traditions.

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