Key Information
Aztec Society
| Type | Society Structure |
| Time Period | 1300 to 1521 |
| Education | Required, home and at school |
Learning Point
- The Aztecs were known for their powerful empire, which was built on many different sections of society. The structure they had allowed them to dominate Central America until the Spanish arrived.
Project
- Draw the yourself doing the job you would choose.
- Overview
- Map of Lake Texcoco
Location
| Located in | Central America, mainly Mexico |
Fun Facts
- Different jobs or professions had different names in Aztec society, such as a teacher (tlamatini), healer (tizitl), codex writer (tlacuilo), dancer (mitotiani), leader (tlatoque), trader (pochtecatl), farmer (macehualli) and a ball game player (ollanqui).
- Education was something every child was expected to receive, first by being taught by their parents at home, then later to attend schools.
- There were many different levels of society, and the structure became very complicated as the empire grew.
Past Lessons
| 90 | August 24, 2023 | (North America) |