The largest category of laws in the Code of Hammurabi focused on
A. public officials’ responsibilities.
B. the terms under which it is acceptable to retaliate against an injustice.
C. marriage and family.
D. the disparate rules for upper and lower class members of society.
E. military service obligations for male citizens.
Answer: C
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