How do totalitarian regimes foster compliance by those who disagree with the objectives of the regime?

Historically it has always been to get rid of the disagreement itself. This would be by imprisonment, torture, and mass murder. It could also be trickier, such as controlling the media, education system, and political arena and simply claim that there is no opposition, which I am sure people have noticed of late regarding science and economics.

i think i agree because it is telling you to always believe in yourself.

either b) they were often feared and despised by other native cultures. or

c) their obsession allowed them to coexist with many other native cultures because of their peaceful nature.