The purpose of Aztec human sacrifice was based on the worldview that:
A)only human flesh could adequately feed the royal family
B)to avoid the end of the life of the Sun,it had to fed blood
C)sacrificed humans buried in the fields would ensure a good harvest
D)all of the above

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The Aztecs believed that the Sun needed to be fed blood in order to avoid the end of its life. Human sacrifice was seen as a way to provide this blood to the Sun in order to ensure its continued existence. The other options presented (A and C) are not accurate representations of the Aztec worldview.

The Purpose of Aztec Human Sacrifice Was Based on the Worldview