Question

question 8 of 10
analyze the following law from the code of hammurabi, the legal code used
in ancient babylon.

1. if a builder build a house for some one, and does not

construct it properly, and the house which he built fall in
and kill its owner, then that builder shall be put to death.

— code of hammurabi

what does this text indicate about babylonian society?

a. the death penalty was applied sparingly.

b. builders were held legally accountable for their work.

c. owners were responsible for maintaining their homes.

d. craftsmen were considered to be above the law

Explanation:

The law states that a builder faces the death penalty if their shoddy work causes a house collapse that kills the owner. This directly shows builders had legal obligations for their work quality. Option A is wrong because the law uses the death penalty for this offense, so it wasn't sparingly applied here. Option C is incorrect as the law focuses on the builder's responsibility, not the owner's maintenance. Option D is false because the law punishes the builder, proving they were not above the law.

Answer:

B. Builders were held legally accountable for their work.