The Persian Empire
A)remained strongly committed to its unique monotheistic beliefs for over two millennia.
B)absorbed almost all of its cultural and administrative policies from Assyrian practices.
C)ended the "Babylonian Captivity" of the Jews during the reign of Cyrus the Great.
D)suffered from administrative corruption, and collapsed after the death of Cyrus.
E)was very intolerant of the ideas and practices of the peoples it conquered.

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The Persian Empire, under the reign of Cyrus the Great, ended the "Babylonian Captivity" of the Jews, allowing them to return to Jerusalem and rebuild their temple. The Persian Empire was also known for its religious tolerance, allowing conquered peoples to retain their own beliefs and practices.