Question

1. why do you think it was important to have the laws written on stone and displayed in public places.

(use what the kassites used hammurabi’s laws (supports, does not support) the argument that he was a good ruler your choice for 16.
on the top of the stele on side 1. it is an illustration of hammurabi standing before shamash, the god of who is giving the laws to hammurabi. why do you think hammurabi had the sculptor include this image?

Explanation:

The problem is about Hammurabi's laws and related historical - cultural aspects, which falls under the subfield of History in Social Science. For the question "Why do you think it was important to have the laws written on stone and displayed in public places?":

1. Accessibility: Writing laws on stone and displaying them publicly made the laws accessible to a large number of people. In ancient times, not everyone was literate, but having the laws in a public, visible place allowed people who could read to share the knowledge of the laws with others. It also meant that people could refer to the laws when there were disputes or when they needed to know their rights and obligations.
2. Transparency and Fairness: Public display of laws ensured transparency. People could see that the laws were the same for everyone, which promoted a sense of fairness. It reduced the possibility of arbitrary interpretation of the law by those in power, as the written laws were there for all to see.
3. Legitimacy and Authority: Displaying the laws on stone, a durable material, gave the laws a sense of permanence and legitimacy. It showed that the ruler (Hammurabi) was establishing a set of rules that were meant to last and that he had the authority to do so. It also served as a symbol of the ruler's power and his commitment to governing justly.
4. Cultural and Educational: It also had a cultural and educational aspect. It helped in the preservation and transmission of the legal system and the values of the society. Future generations could learn about the laws and the social order of that time.

Answer:

The importance of having Hammurabi's laws written on stone and displayed publicly includes: making laws accessible for people to know their rights/obligations, ensuring transparency/fairness by preventing arbitrary law - interpretation, establishing the laws' legitimacy/authority (showing Hammurabi's power and commitment to justice), and aiding in cultural/educational transmission of the legal system.