What role did flower wars play in the operation of the Aztec Empire?(1 point)

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They showcased the empire’s power and secured sacrifices for the gods.
They showcased the empire’s power and secured sacrifices for the gods.

They were important battles that added to the Aztec Empire’s territory.
They were important battles that added to the Aztec Empire’s territory.

They did not include any fighting and instead were religious rituals.
They did not include any fighting and instead were religious rituals.

They helped in the earliest efforts to conquer Aztec enemies.

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The correct response is:

They showcased the empire’s power and secured sacrifices for the gods.

Flower wars were conducted by the Aztecs primarily to capture prisoners for sacrificial purposes, demonstrating the empire's strength while also maintaining relations with neighboring city-states.