Question

paying tribute included giving gold or human sacrifice victims to a larger, more powerful empire. which empire forced others to pay tribute?

• aztec empire
• inca empire
• spanish empire
• portuguese empire

Explanation:

The Aztec Empire established a tributary system where conquered smaller states and groups were required to pay tributes including gold and human sacrifice victims to maintain Aztec dominance. The Inca Empire used a labor tax system instead, while the Spanish and Portuguese Empires focused on resource extraction and colonial control rather than this specific form of tribute with human sacrifices.

Answer:

A. Aztec Empire