Ball play was a kind of religious worship according to which civilization in the American continent?

Maya

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Aztecs

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Solution

The correct option is A Maya
The Mesoamerican ballgame was a sport with ritual associations played since 1400 BC by the indigenous people of Ancient Mesoamerica. This game was also called the Maya ball game because of its influence in the political, religious, and social life of the Mayas. This ball game has its association with the Mesoamerican mythology also.

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