Which of the following best explains the role of human sacrifice in the Aztec Empire?(1 point)

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The Aztecs routinely sacrificed their enemies in order to show how powerful they were.
The Aztecs routinely sacrificed their enemies in order to show how powerful they were.

It was a highly structured ritual practice where individuals chosen as sacrifices were honored.
It was a highly structured ritual practice where individuals chosen as sacrifices were honored.

The Aztecs slowly stopped doing human sacrifices because they worried it was not a good practice.
The Aztecs slowly stopped doing human sacrifices because they worried it was not a good practice.

It only was practiced occasionally because the Aztecs did not think it was an important act.

Answer 1

The correct response is: "It was a highly structured ritual practice where individuals chosen as sacrifices were honored."