Social
Kings, preists, military, middle class, slaves (BIG % of population), religious cults, slave=prisoner of war or punishment, kings=gods
Political
Large military, 23 satraps=eyes of king, persepolis=main political center, expansive, kings=gods, accepted people they conquered
Interactions w/ people/enviornment
Iran, built canal from Nike to Red Sea, underground irrigation, semi-arid environment affected by agriculture, 30-50 mil people
Culture
Respected people they took overs culture, adopted inventions from conquered peoples, imperial centers, Zoroastrianism=religion, dead rituals, kings=rarely seen
Economic
Standard Currency, predictable taxes, royal road=communication, canals=commerce, caravan trade, courier service