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

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

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

They helped in the earliest efforts to conquer Aztec enemies.

1 answer

The correct response is:

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

Flower wars were ritualized battles that allowed the Aztecs to demonstrate their military strength and acquire captives for sacrificial purposes without engaging in full-scale warfare.