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How do you think respect for cultural differences helps in today's global world?

The Achaemenid Empire shows us that respecting different cultures can help keep peace and cooperation over large areas. Today, with so much connection worldwide, this lesson is still important for communities and countries to get along.

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Try learning about a culture different from your own and think about what you can appreciate or understand better.

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The empire built an extensive road system and a postal service to connect its vast territories.

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The Achaemenid rulers allowed conquered peoples to keep their own customs and religions.

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The empire stretched from the Balkans and Egypt in the west to the Indus Valley in the east.

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