AZTEC SOCIAL STRUCTURE
Strict Social System
Snake woman
After Spanish conquest
Cultural subjugation
Aztecs forbidden to
learn native culture
Aztecs forced to read/write Spanish
Aztecs given status of minors
Aztecs forced to work as slaves
Calpulli
Actually a man
Adviser to King
Pilli
Royal family
Nobles and priests
Great warriors
Groups of families
Macehualli and Mayeques
Macehualli
City dwellers
Mayeques
Serfs working
on farms
Slaves
Usually bought
Used for human sacrifice
Sold to slavery to
pay off debts
Children
Harsh punishment for misbehaviour
Attended school
Telpochcalli - school for
commoner children
Boys trained to be warrriors
Calmecac - school for
noble children
Trained to become priests
and govt officials
Girls
Taught to cook
Take care of family
Run the home
Craftwork
Women
Limited leadership roles
Had administrative roles
Worked as midwives and priestesses
King
Military man from
royal family