Aztec society was highly structured and based on agriculture, trade, and religion. It was dominated by the nobility class and priests who performed human sacrifices atop pyramid temples to please the gods. Society consisted of three main social classes - the nobility and priests at the top, commoners in the middle, and slaves at the bottom. Gender roles were also clearly defined, with men involved in physical labor and warfare while women focused on domestic duties. Education was available to all classes and emphasized religious rituals, history, and skills appropriate to each gender.

1. AZTEC SOCIETY Mr. Ralston | Social Studies 8-Beginning of Chapter 8-pg 262-268

3. Sacrifice Throwing Victims down Stairs Towers devoted to the Gods

5. The Division of Clans: Pipiltin Priests, Warriors & Nobles Commoners Macehualtin & Mayeques