What was the outcome of matches in the sacred ball court?
A. Losing players were sacrificed to the gods.
B. The games were played with the heads of sacrificed prisoners.
C. It fostered connections between the city-states of the Central Mexican Valley through sporting competitions.
D. Winners could become priests.
E. It disappeared after the fall of Olmec civilization.
Answer: A
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