AZTEC CULTURE

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

• 1200 A.D. - 1500 A.D.
• Tenochitlan is the Capitol of the Aztecs. Which is one of the largest cities in the world.

AZTEC CULTURE

• Everyone was educated but males were educated at a higher level
• Girls were taught how to cook, run a home and care for a family
• They were also taught about crafts.
• Boys learned other trades,were taught fighting skills and leadership skills.
• Their adult life would begin in their mid teen years.

AZTEC CULTURE CONTINUED

• Females would get married or stay in the temple to work.
• Males would join the military or trade.
• When death approached they would either be cremated or buried.

AZTEC MUSIC AND GAMES

• Aztec music was a constant and important part of life.
• They didn't just listen to music for enjoyment but to make an emotional connection.
• The most important Aztec game was ullamaliztli.

AZTEC FOOD

• Maize is one of the main foods in this culture.
• Aztec food also included beans and squash.
• One of the greatest gifts to the world from Mexico is chocolate. The cocoa bean was highly treasured in the Aztec Empire.
• The cocoa beans were used to make thick chocolate drink.
• Atole which is a drink made from corn is very popular.

AZTEC ARTS AND CRAFTS

• Common people were not allowed to own art but if you were making it or selling it you were allowed. Although only the rich could buy it.
• Most of their art was based on jaguars, ducks, monkeys, snakes, deer, dogs
• Many things were adorned with jewels and feathers
• Everyone has been fascinated by their jewelry.
• Craftsmen were dedicated to their job.
• Aztec men and women would wear jewelry.

AZTEC CLOTHING

• Aztec clothing was lose and it didn't cover their whole body.
• Their clothes were made out of cotton
• Clothing would unite people and separate them. Kind of like it does today

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AZTEC DANCE

• Aztecs dance to the beat of a drum.
• As they dance they wear ornate feathered headdresses, beaded costumes and bells on their ankles and wrists.

CITES

• http://www.aztec-history.com/ancient-aztec-clothing.html
• http://www.aztecfiredance.com/index_files/Page825.htm
• http://www.aztec-history.com