Which of the following was not a characteristic of the large kinship groups of the Aztecs?
A. They were the people's main link with the central government.
B. They often specialized in some particular area of responsibility.
C. They contained subdivisions of smaller family units.
D. Women were required to work in the fields five days each week.
E. In general, males were the dominant gender.
Answer: D
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