it was the first set of laws recorded in writing

it was written in a sophisticated code that took years for historians to translate

it was beautifully written on a single giant stone of polished basalt

it was the first set of laws to rhyme to help people remember them

To protect the weak from the strong

To punish people as harshly as possible

To make sure the gods were respected

To make sure Ziggurats were built properly

Extremely Important

Somewhat Important

It was meh

Wasn't important at all

Men of equal status

Men of unequal status

Men and Women both

Everyone had equal standing