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

Strong - Federal

Federal 74%

Unitary 26%

Representation

Very strong - Autocracy

Democracy 6%

Autocracy 94%

Power

Leaning - Security

Security 69%

Liberty 31%

Immigration

Leaning - Multiculturalism

Assimilation 30%

Multiculturalism 70%

Diplomacy

Strong - Militarist

Militarist 80%

Pacifist 20%

Intervention

Strong - Nationalist

Non-interventionist 16%

Nationalist 84%

Economy

Leaning - Public

Public 59%

Private 41%

Control

Strong - Planning

Planning 78%

Free market 23%

Trade

Leaning - Protectionism

Protectionism 63%

Globalism 38%

Religion

Strong - Religious

Irreligious 24%

Religious 76%

Morality

Strong - Traditionalist

Progressive 25%

Traditionalist 75%

Technology

Leaning - Technology

Technology 70%

Biology 30%

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