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Who conducts the Aztecs human sacrifice?

Priests conducted the Aztec human sacrifices.


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Did the Inca and Aztec have priests?

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Why did Aztec sacrifice humans?

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What did the Aztec people sacrifice?

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What was the role of priests im Aztec society?

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What members of Aztec society were responsible for the tasks outlined above?

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