Aztec Social Classes

What were the three main social classes in Aztec society?

• Royalty, Merchants, Farmers

• Nobles, Commoners, Slaves

What was the role of the commoners in Aztec society?

• Warriors, priests, rulers

• Merchants, scholars, doctors

• Farmers, artisans, and laborers

• Hunters, fishermen, miners

What determined a person's social class in Aztec society?

• Physical appearance, intelligence, and leadership skills

• Education, religion, and trade

• Family lineage, occupation, and achievements in warfare

• Age, gender, and wealth

What privileges did the noble class have in Aztec society?

• Serving in the military, leading religious ceremonies, and overseeing trade routes

• Owning land, holding political power, and being exempt from certain taxes

• Living in poverty, working as farmers, and paying high taxes

• Having no social status, being enslaved, and having limited access to resources

What were the responsibilities of the commoners in Aztec society?

• Ruling over the empire

• Performing religious ceremonies

• Hunting and fishing only

• Farming, crafting, trading, and labor for public works projects

How did the Aztec society view merchants?

• Merchants were respected and played a crucial role in the Aztec economy.

• Merchants were considered outcasts in Aztec society.

• Merchants were forbidden from participating in trade.

• Merchants were only valued for their entertainment skills.

What were some ways in which a commoner could move up in social class?

• Becoming a soldier in the military

• Acquiring wealth through business or trade, marrying into a higher social class, gaining education and skills, demonstrating exceptional talent or service.

• Inheriting wealth from a distant relative

• Winning a lottery or gambling