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What did Cyrus the Great do after conquering Babylon?
What did Cyrus the Great do after conquering Babylon?
- Forced the conquered people to convert to his religion
- Implemented harsher slavery laws
- Announced that all slaves were free to go (correct)
- Enslaved the conquered people
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
- A document outlining rights specific to certain groups
- The world's most widely accepted document on human rights (correct)
- A religious text emphasizing human rights
- A political manifesto advocating for human rights in specific regions
How many human rights are listed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
How many human rights are listed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
- 15
- 30 (correct)
- 10
- 50
What did Cyrus the Great do to change the treatment of slaves?
What did Cyrus the Great do to change the treatment of slaves?
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What did the text emphasize as the defining characteristic of human rights?
What did the text emphasize as the defining characteristic of human rights?
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Study Notes
Conquests of Cyrus the Great
- After conquering Babylon, Cyrus the Great freed the Jews and allowed them to return to Jerusalem.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a milestone document that outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals.
- It was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948.
Human Rights Listed
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights lists 30 human rights.
Cyrus the Great and Slaves
- Cyrus the Great changed the treatment of slaves by freeing them and allowing them to return to their homes.
Defining Characteristic of Human Rights
- The text emphasizes that the defining characteristic of human rights is that they are universal and inherent to all individuals.
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