I WONDER - Did Aztec Children Go To School?

The Aztecs had a unique education system where all children attended school. They believed that a child's birth date determined their skills, and schools were designed to develop these skills. Some schools were held in churches and managed by high priests, where sons of noblemen were trained to become priests.

What did the Aztecs believe influenced a child's skills?

• The place they were born

• The date they were born

• The name they were given

• The time of day they were born

Why were children sent to specific schools in Aztec society?

• To learn about Aztec history

• To follow their parents' professions

• To develop skills based on their birth date

• To learn a variety of subjects

Where did some Aztec schools take place?

• In marketplaces

• In open fields

• In royal palaces

• In churches

Who ran the schools that were held in churches?

• Military leaders

• Village elders

• High priests

• Local merchants

What was the purpose of educating the sons of noblemen in Aztec society?

• To become farmers

• To become traders

• To become priests

• To become warriors