They certainly take inspiration from real life cultures/races but they're not setting up each race as a 1:1 carbon copy of a real life equivalent. It's not as simple as A = B and C = D.
I know that,that's why I made this topic. Since not all races are 1:1 Everyone can have their own perspective.
For example,I think the Altmer are brits 'cause altmers like to act all high and mighty and they are an oppressive race. Similiarly to what Indian history tells of brits in real life.
But you can have as different prespective of that,maybe think they are japanese or something.
I wanted to see how opinions vary.