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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The Maya and the Aztec organized their societies around ____. A) the military B) religion C) commerce D) women Help but I think its B

OpenStudy (jgirl128):

you're correct, it's B :)

OpenStudy (juanpablojr):

How?

OpenStudy (jgirl128):

most of the aztec society focused on their religion and gods. they went to war to capture people so they could sacrifice them for their gods. they also built big pyramids to act as temples for their gods. but actually, the Mayans were very obsessive (for lack of a better word) about their military. the ruler of the Mayans was actually known as the "supreme war captain." warfare was really important to the Mayan religion because whenever they had raids, they'd find new people to use as sacrifices. warfare was actually a ritual process which was believed to be authorized by the gods. most of the time military leaders had religious authority. their armies also carried religious idols onto the battleground to inspire the warriors

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