Answer:
C. claimed lineage with the gods and ruled over nobles, slaves, and commoners.
Explanation:
The Aztec empire covered the vast areas of nothern Mesoamerica. The empire is also known as the Triple Alliance as it is formed with an alliance between three city, Texcoco, Tenochtitlan, and Tlacopan.
The kings of Aztec claimed themselves to be equal to gods. And remarked that they have a lineage with gods. With this claim they began to rule over the nobles, slaves, and commoners.
Therefore, option C is correct.
