Which of the following statements explains why the Aztec continually waged war?

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The Aztec needed prisoners of war to work the land.

The Aztec needed prisoners of war to work the land. - no response given

The Aztec needed more people to help build their pyramids.

The Aztec needed more people to help build their pyramids. - incorrect

The Aztec needed prisoners of war for religious sacrifice.

The Aztec needed prisoners of war for religious sacrifice. - no response given

The Aztec needed to acquire more land for farming to feed their people.

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The statement that best explains why the Aztec continually waged war is:

The Aztec needed prisoners of war for religious sacrifice.

While the Aztec did engage in warfare for various reasons, one of the most significant was to capture prisoners for their religious rituals, which included human sacrifice.

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