What was the purpose of the human sacrifices practiced by the Aztecs?
A. To obtain the atman of the victim
B. To appease Huitzilopochtli, and thus delay the ultimate destruction of their world
C. To insure an abundant harvest
D. To insure long life for the emperor
E. To provide victims for the ball court games
Answer: B
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