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The Aztec engaged in much warfare to acquire land and territory. All males were expected to participate in warfare in Aztec culture. Aztec's managed to get so good at warfare that they forged an empire which covered 200,000 square kilometers. Aztecs only went to war for two reasons, to take captive enemies for religious sacrifices or for conquest to reap tribute. Strong warriors for the Aztecs tended to get more perks, such as rich clothing, land, and higher social status's. The objective for the Aztec empire was to gain control over the city and extract tribute. Everyone in the Aztec empire usually always benefited from a successful raid, as most the time captive warriors from the enemies were usually used a sacrifices to the gods to keep good energy. If not forced into slavery, captive warriors from enemy tribes would be given an ultimatum. A captive warrior could fight a Aztec warrior in a handicap match, sometimes arms and other body parts would be purposely hurt or even tied behind their back.If they could be resilient and somehow win the battle they would be granted freedom. Or they would be used for religious sacrifices.