WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2017 Question 23

Question 23

Concern for Judah

Which Persian king allowed the Jews to go back to rebuild the temple?

  1. A.Nebuchadnezzar
  2. B.Cyrus
  3. C.Darius
  4. D.Artaxerxes
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Cyrus)

Explanation

In his first year Cyrus decreed that the Jews could go up and rebuild the temple (Ezra 1:1-4).