Answer:
D.They believed that it was the fate of animals to be hunted and eaten.Step-by-step explanation:
Answer options:
A.They believed that animals were wicked and ungrateful creatures.
B.They believed that humans were the civilized descendants of animals.
C.They believed that animals had to be sacrificed for the greater good.
D.They believed that it was the fate of animals to be hunted and eaten.
E.They believed that humans were a gentler species compared to animals.
Explanation:
From the excerpt, I conclude that the Maya forefathers believed it was the fate of animals to be hunted and eaten. The key segment of this text is "Accept your destiny. Your flesh shall be torn to pieces." The forefathers mention they have changed their mind because animals were not able to adore or obey them.
Because animals cannot adore their creators, "there shall be those" who will be able to do all of this. These "others" are the humans, who will hunt and eat animals. Animals will then have to accept their destiny and "be changed," being sent to the ravines and the woods.
Hence, option D is correct.