Once the Inca left the Andes mountains, they settled in the Valley of Cuzco.They developed traditions such as the one that the chief descended from the sun god.
Let's settle here!
When Pachacuti took the throne, he led his people to conquer. The Inca ended up with 2,500 miles of land as a result.
Let us conquer!!
Pachacuti and his successors used diplomacy to gain new land. They only used force when necessary. Even after using force they would treat the people in a diplomatic way in an effort to gain their loyalty.
If you give up peacefully, we will allow you to keep your own customs and rulers as long as you give us loyalty.
Works for me.
The Inca founded schools to teach their language and ways. They also established a class system based on pattern of clothing. Both they did to unify the variety of people they ruled.
Yes. It is required to learn the Inca ways and Quecha, their language. Much like how we have to wear this pattern of clothing.
Mom, do I have to go to school?
The Inca built roads that all lead back to their capital, Cuzco. They also built government buildings that made the presence of government visual and apparent.
We're going to Cuzco.
The ayllu was a system based off of a community's cooperation. There was different levels of this system, until it led to the whole empire.