By what was the second kingdom symbolized?

Answer

"And behold another beast, a second, like to a bear, and it raised up itself on one side, and it had three ribs
in the mouth of it between the teeth of it: and they said thus unto it, Arise, devour much flesh!' Verse 5.
NOTE-"This was the Medo-Persian Empire, represented here under the symbol. the bear. . . .
The Medes and Persians are compared to a bear on account of their cruelty and thirst after blood, a bear
being a most voracious and cruel animal." Adam Clarke, on Dan. 7: 5.

14. What did He say of those who should break one of God's commandments, or should teach men to do so?
From what statement do we learn that these ordinances related to the sacrificial system?
How is the church at the first advent described?
What does Christ say about our duty to the state?
Hearing these words, what questions did the disciples ask?
What does He say of the teachings of enchanters and sorcerers?
What is the measurement of the city?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle