[Solved] Why might modern Iranians see their country as having long played a pivotal role in the affairs of the wider world? A)It had a strategic location that was a crossroads for those traveling between the Mediterranean and China and/or India. B)The Persians successfully mediated between the Muslims and the Hindus of India. C)Their peoples had emerged from the central Asian steppes with a highly organized government already in place. D)With their entrance into Persia, the Persians brought much-needed agricultural skills. E)Though mostly nomadic in the beginning, the Persians quickly settled down and established important trading centers. Naked Eye: Refers to the observation of objects without the use of magnification instruments. Lens Paper: A soft, lint-free paper used for cleaning the lenses of optical instruments without scratching them. Lens Cleaner: A solution or substance specifically designed for cleaning the optical surfaces of lenses to remove dirt, dust, and fingerprints. Disinfectant: A chemical agent used to destroy or inhibit the growth of harmful organisms on surfaces or objects.