What were 4 tatics that the ancient Assyrians used to control their empire?

Question

I know one is the battering ram because they used that in battle and so people feared them but I can't think of others...

Thanks in advance:)

Answer 1

http://ancienthistory.about.com/cs/egypt/a/assyriaintro.htm

http://www.aina.org/aol/peter/brief.htm

http://www.localhistories.org/weaponshist.html

Answer 2

thanks, I got a few more:)

Answer 3

You're welcome.