Question

What was the main purpose of war in Aztec society? to appease the Aztec gods to acquire captives for sacrifice to gain territory to try out new weapons

Answer 1

The purpose of Aztec war was primarily the capture of live human sacrifices

Answer 2

Tha main purpose of war in Aztec society was to acquire captives for sacrifices. Aztecs depended on trade, agriculture and tribute and conquest to reap tribute was one of the main reasons of the war. However, the other motive was to take captives for religious sacrifices necessary to satisfy the gods.

The Aztec Empire enjoed a supremacy by war or threat of war against its neighboring areas.