Why did the Aztecs engage in human sacrifice?

A.

to punish people who broke the law

B.

to keep their chief god strong

C.

to determine who would be the next emperor

D.

to punish their enemies who also engaged in human sacrifice

B. to keep their chief god strong

Explanation:

The Aztec believed that they owed everything to the gods who created themselves as well as the world around them. The would perform sacrifices in order for a good crop yield or good weather among other things. They believed that the best way to repay them was to offer up blood to them in regular rituals.