Tolerant satrapal empire

Persian Empire (Achaemenid)

The first great universal empire in history, Achaemenid Persia governed dozens of peoples through autonomous satrapies, roads, and tribute, tolerating local languages, laws, and religions under the absolute authority of the King of Kings.

Historical regime · 550–330 a.C.

Profile across the 12 axes

How Persian Empire (Achaemenid) positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Leaning - Federal

Federal 64%

Unitary 36%

Representation

Very strong - Autocracy

Democracy 6%

Autocracy 94%

Power

Leaning - Security

Security 68%

Liberty 33%

Immigration

Strong - Multiculturalism

Assimilation 25%

Multiculturalism 75%

Diplomacy

Strong - Militarist

Militarist 81%

Pacifist 19%

Intervention

Strong - Nationalist

Non-interventionist 18%

Nationalist 83%

Economy

Balanced

Public 46%

Private 54%

Control

Leaning - Planning

Planning 64%

Free market 36%

Trade

Balanced

Protectionism 46%

Globalism 54%

Religion

Leaning - Religious

Irreligious 30%

Religious 70%

Morality

Leaning - Traditionalist

Progressive 31%

Traditionalist 69%

Technology

Balanced

Technology 51%

Biology 49%

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