Aztecs

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IntroductionThe Aztec tribe lived in ancient Mexico for about 400 years.

For the first 200 years, the Aztecs were constantly on the move. No one wanted the Aztecs as neighbors.

Settlement• Swamps

• Transportation

• What did they eat?

Free School for EveryoneThe Aztecs were the only people up

to that time in history to have free schools that every child had to attend.

Why?

Who went to the schools?

All-Girls SchoolThere were three different schools: one for girls, and two for boys.

Girls learned about religion and were trained to be good wives and mothers.

Sons of the Upper ClassSons of the upper class went to the

nobles’ school. Sons of wealthy traders and merchants also went to this school. They studied law, writing (hieroglyphics), medicine, engineering and building, interpretation of dreams and omens, and self-expression. They also learned about their history and religious beliefs.

It was a tough school..

Sons of Commoners and SlavesThe other boys’ school was for

sons of commoners. Its main goal was to train warriors and farmers.

The commoners’ school also taught history, religion, manners, correct behavior, and important rituals, along with singing and dancing.

Specialized ProfessionsNo matter which school an Aztec

boy attended, he was trained to have a certain job.

Students who became builders and engineers designed and built the amazing Aztec cities, including the capital city of Tenochtitlan, located on the swampy shores of Lake Texcoco.

Floating GardensWhat are floating gardens?

How are they made?

What did they grow?

The gardens were quite successful. The Aztecs grew chili peppers, squash, corn, tomatoes, and beans.

Tenochtitlan

Temples

Aztec Calendar(Aztec Sun)

Aztec Suns

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Aztec people