Question
How does the Cyrus Cylinder's portrayal of Nabonidus as a tyrannical ruler contribute to the overall message about Cyrus' rule?(1 point)
Responses
A) It establishes a stark contrast between the two rulers, highlighting Cyrus's benevolent and just rule in comparison to Nabonidus' oppressive reign.
A) It establishes a stark contrast between the two rulers, highlighting Cyrus's benevolent and just rule in comparison to Nabonidus' oppressive reign.
B) It suggests that Cyrus' conquest of Babylon was justified, as he was liberating the people from a tyrannical ruler.
B) It suggests that Cyrus' conquest of Babylon was justified, as he was liberating the people from a tyrannical ruler.
C) It emphasizes the importance of good governance and the consequences of failing to uphold religious traditions (with Nebonidus' people turning against him).
C) It emphasizes the importance of good governance and the consequences of failing to uphold religious traditions (with Nebonidus' people turning against him).
D) All of the above.
Responses
A) It establishes a stark contrast between the two rulers, highlighting Cyrus's benevolent and just rule in comparison to Nabonidus' oppressive reign.
A) It establishes a stark contrast between the two rulers, highlighting Cyrus's benevolent and just rule in comparison to Nabonidus' oppressive reign.
B) It suggests that Cyrus' conquest of Babylon was justified, as he was liberating the people from a tyrannical ruler.
B) It suggests that Cyrus' conquest of Babylon was justified, as he was liberating the people from a tyrannical ruler.
C) It emphasizes the importance of good governance and the consequences of failing to uphold religious traditions (with Nebonidus' people turning against him).
C) It emphasizes the importance of good governance and the consequences of failing to uphold religious traditions (with Nebonidus' people turning against him).
D) All of the above.
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D) All of the above.
The portrayal of Nabonidus as a tyrannical ruler on the Cyrus Cylinder indeed establishes a stark contrast between him and Cyrus, suggesting Cyrus’ conquest of Babylon was justified as a liberation. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of good governance and the consequences of neglecting religious traditions. All these points contribute to the overall message about Cyrus' rule.
The portrayal of Nabonidus as a tyrannical ruler on the Cyrus Cylinder indeed establishes a stark contrast between him and Cyrus, suggesting Cyrus’ conquest of Babylon was justified as a liberation. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of good governance and the consequences of neglecting religious traditions. All these points contribute to the overall message about Cyrus' rule.