The Large-Scale Destruction of Valuable Goods Carried Out in the Course

The large-scale destruction of valuable goods carried out in the course of Inka religious rituals did all the following except

A) convey an awe-inspiring sense of the Empire's wealth and splendor.
B) validate the ruler's claim to have descended from the sun.
C) intimidate visitors.
D) replace human sacrifice altogether.
E) generate work for producers of textiles.