Blog #4

From the Code Of Hammurabi the Mesopotamian economy and society in the eighteen century civilization was pretty standard, they were wealthy, they had laws and punishments, they had rules that could be more beneficial to the Babylonian life, they also had a surplus of food. Due to earlier inhabitants of the region they issued a law code which reflected a more diverse economic base and trading network. The distinct social groups mentioned in the code are Amilu, Mushkemu, and wardu or slave. The rights that women had and enjoyed were that they were able to hold property, engage in business and qualify as a witness however they were restricted by the husband only he could divorce her on relatively light ground and if she didn't want any children. He was able to get married to his second wife.