Question

In 2-3 complete sentences, explain why blood was considered necessary in Mesoamerican and South American religious practices.

Use the "RAP" method to answer this short answer question:
. Restate the question
• Answer the question
. Prove your answer by citing textual evidence from the course.
Don't forget to use complete sentences and proofread your answer.

Answer 1

Thus, in order to continually maintain the order of their universe, the Maya believed that blood had to be given back to the gods. The rulers are giving their blood to empower the gods in return for giving them life.