Imperial Rule
lTheir sons were educated in Cuzco.
lThe Quechua language, the use of colonists (mitmaqs), and
the forced transfer of
peoples were important techniques for integrating the empire.
lA complex system of roads, bridges, and causeways, with way stations (tambos) and storehouses, helped military movement.
lConquered peoples supplied land and labor.
lThey served in the military and received rewards from new conquests.
lThe Inca state organized building and irrigation projects beyond the capabilities of subject peoples.
lIn return tribute and loyalty were required.
lAll local resources were taken and redistributed: there were lands for the people, the state, and religion.