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What achievement is shared by both Hammurabi and Justinian?

established public education systems
codified the laws of their empire
instituted democratic governments
separated church and state

The correct answer is: codified the laws of their empire

Both Hammurabi and Justinian are recognized for their significant contributions to the legal systems of their respective empires through the codification of laws. Hammurabi, the ancient Babylonian king, is known for the Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes, which established a set of laws governing various aspects of daily life and was inscribed on a stone stele. This code is famous for its principle of retributive justice encapsulated in the phrase "an eye for an eye." Similarly, Justinian I, the Byzantine Emperor, is renowned for his efforts to systematize and collect existing Roman laws and legal interpretations into what is known as the Corpus Juris Civilis, or "Body of Civil Law." This compilation served as a foundational legal text that influenced many legal systems in Europe for centuries to come. Through these achievements, both figures significantly shaped the legal landscape of their time and laid the groundwork for future legal developments.