Which of these statements is the best summary of the textbook authors' apparent attitude toward human sacrifice by the Aztecs?

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The textbook authors appear to acknowledge that human sacrifice served religious and political purposes for the Aztecs, but also acknowledge that it was horrific and likely contributed to the fall of the Aztecs. They do not express outright disgust or argue that it was the only thing that kept the Aztecs in power or that it would have led to their downfall regardless of other historical factors.

Which of These Statements Is the Best Summary of the Textbook