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The Aztecs preferred to take their captives alive primarily for religious reasons, as they believed that human sacrifices were necessary to appease their gods and ensure cosmic balance. Captives were often used in elaborate rituals, which were seen as vital for maintaining the favor of deities like Huitzilopochtli. Additionally, live captives could serve as valuable laborers or be ransomed for goods, enhancing the wealth and power of the Aztec Empire.
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Why did the Aztecs take so many war captives?
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What disgusting things did Aztecs do?
They would sacrifice humans and they would take a humans heart out while he was still alive as a sacrifice.
Why did the Aztecs and the Spaniards fight?
The Spaniards were wanted to conquer the Aztecs and take all of their property, and the Aztecs didn't want that.
What factors lead to the conquering of the Aztecs?
The Aztecs had made many enemies because they would send out raiding parties to take prisoners for sacrifices. These rival tribes of the Aztecs would later help the Spanish conquistadors take out the Aztecs.
Why did Aztecs empire fall quickly?
Because the Mayas came and try to take over the Aztecs land.
Why did the Aztecs take so many war captives?
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Who take out alive man's heart?
Aztecs
What disgusting things did Aztecs do?
They would sacrifice humans and they would take a humans heart out while he was still alive as a sacrifice.
Why were most Aztec men warriors?
Most Aztec men were warriors because the Aztecs believed it was their religious duty to fight. It was crucial to take captives for tribute, or sacrifice. If successful, warriors receive rank land or important office.
How many captives did Alexander take at tyre?
1
WHY DID PREHISTORIC MAN TAKE CAPTIVES?
To eat, to enslave, to breed from.
Why did the Aztecs and the Spaniards fight?
The Spaniards were wanted to conquer the Aztecs and take all of their property, and the Aztecs didn't want that.
What factors lead to the conquering of the Aztecs?
The Aztecs had made many enemies because they would send out raiding parties to take prisoners for sacrifices. These rival tribes of the Aztecs would later help the Spanish conquistadors take out the Aztecs.
What do Aztecs do after sacrifice?
they take out their guts and eat them
Why did Aztecs empire fall quickly?
Because the Mayas came and try to take over the Aztecs land.
What was it that convinced Cortes initially that he could conquer the Aztecs?
He knew he could take over the Aztecs when they thought he was a god. So he used that to take over them.
Who defeated the Aztecs to take over Mexico?
Incas
