Question
Cyrus the Great of Persia conquered Babylon in about 540 B.C.E. Why was this conquest important in the history of the Jewish people?
A.
Cyrus kept the Jews in captivity for many more years.
B.
Cyrus refused to allow the Jews to practice their religion.
C.
Cyrus allowed the Jews to become citizens of his empire.
D.
Cyrus allowed the Jews to return to their homeland.
A.
Cyrus kept the Jews in captivity for many more years.
B.
Cyrus refused to allow the Jews to practice their religion.
C.
Cyrus allowed the Jews to become citizens of his empire.
D.
Cyrus allowed the Jews to return to their homeland.
Answers
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The correct answer is: **D. Cyrus allowed the Jews to return to their homeland.**
Cyrus the Great is known for his policy of tolerance and support for the various cultures and religions within his empire. After conquering Babylon, he issued a decree that allowed the Jewish people to return to Jerusalem and rebuild their temple, which had significant religious and cultural importance for them. This event marked the beginning of the end of the Babylonian Exile for the Jewish people.
Cyrus the Great is known for his policy of tolerance and support for the various cultures and religions within his empire. After conquering Babylon, he issued a decree that allowed the Jewish people to return to Jerusalem and rebuild their temple, which had significant religious and cultural importance for them. This event marked the beginning of the end of the Babylonian Exile for the Jewish people.