Multiple choice This ruler developed the first ever written system of laws? Nebuchdanazzar Sargon Hammurabi None of the above Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Hammurabi, the king of Babylon, is famous for creating the Code of Hammurabi around 1750 BC. This was one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes, carved onto a large stone stele for public viewing.