What was the role of human sacrifice in the major civilizations of mesoamerica and south america? (10 points)

The role of human sacrifice in the major civilizations of Mesoamerica and South Americait was  a repayment for the sacrifices the gods had themselves made in creating the world and the sun. 
The human sacrifice was considered a high honor, a direct communion with a god.Specially chosen individuals were dressed as a particular god before the sacrifice.