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Philosophically, ancient Iran raises questions about power and tolerance. The Persian kings ruled a huge empire made up of many different peoples and cultures. Instead of forcing one way of life, they often let people keep their own customs and religions. This approach makes us think about how to lead fairly and respect diversity even today.
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Supporting arguments
- Respecting different cultures helped keep peace in a large empire.
- The idea of truth and good in Zoroastrianism influenced later ethics.
- Ancient Persian rule shows early examples of human rights ideas.
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