Explain the cultural reason why the Aztec engaged in warfare. (1 point)(1 point)

Responses

to spread their language Quechua to conquered people
to spread their language Quechua to conquered people

to test the power of the Triple Alliance
to test the power of the Triple Alliance

to ensure they would be feared by local leaders
to ensure they would be feared by local leaders

to ensure a steady supply of people for sacrifice

1 answer

The cultural reason why the Aztec engaged in warfare was to ensure a steady supply of people for sacrifice. The Aztecs believed that human sacrifices were essential to appease their gods and maintain the balance of the universe. War provided them with captives who could be used in these rituals, thus serving both a religious purpose and reinforcing their societal structure.