The Aztecs of central Mexico believed their sun god thrived on human blood. Therefore, a daily human sacrifice was made, which nearly led to __________.

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The daily human sacrifice practiced by the Aztecs nearly led to the downfall of their empire due to the enormous number of people being sacrificed, which ultimately led to unrest and rebellion among those being sacrificed, as well as surrounding tribes who were horrified by the practice. While there may have been health risks associated with the use of blood in religious ceremonies, this is not directly mentioned in the given information. The Spanish conquest of the Aztecs was motivated by factors beyond the practice of human sacrifice, and the mention of the Mayans is not relevant to the given information.

The Aztecs of Central Mexico Believed Their Sun God Thrived