Question

how did cyrus the greats treatment of the jews of jerusalem differ from that of the neo - babylonians?
a cyrus destroyed jerusalem, while the neo - babylonians helped rebuild it.
b cyrus allowed the jews to return to jerusalem, while the neo - babylonians forced them into exile.
c cyrus conquered all of jerusalem, while the neo - babylonians only destroyed the jewish temple.
d cyrus banished the jews from jerusalem, while the neo - babylonians allowed them to stay

Explanation:

The neo - Babylonians forced the Jews into exile in the Babylonian Captivity. Cyrus the Great, after conquering Babylon, issued a decree allowing the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild their temple.

Answer:

B. Cyrus allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem, while the neo - Babylonians forced them into exile