In the Early Sixteenth Century, Which of the Following Contributed

question 23

Multiple Choice

In the early sixteenth century, which of the following contributed to the Aztecs' constant warfare?

• A) The Aztecs' neighbors were unwilling to trade with them, requiring warfare to secure highly desired luxury items such as rare quetzal feathers.
• B) The Aztecs believed that the gods required human hearts and blood, leading to the sacrifice of thousands of war captives.
• C) The Aztecs and their neighbors were engaged in a bitter struggle to obtain control of the Yucatan Peninsula.
• D) The Aztecs' neighbors attempted to choke off their access to the sea, denying the Aztecs sources of fish protein and coastal trade.

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