Frances Lacsamana

The highest class were the nobility. It was originally not hereditary but after sometime it had become so.

The second class were the peasants. About 20% of the population were dedicated agriculture and food production and the other 80% were warriors, artisans and traders.

Slaves were their own class and Aztecs could in fact become slaves because of debts, as punishment or war captives.

A slave could possess their own slave as well as purchasing their liberty or be set free by marrying their master.

Travelling merchants were a small class also known as spies.

Song and poetry were important to the Aztecs. They were often presented at Aztec festivals.

Poetry was the only occupation allowed of for an Aztec warrior when not in battle.

Poetry had a dual meaning, “the flower and the song” and could be divided into different symbols

Theater was most enjoyed by the Aztec people.

Dramas of their gods or comical with music and acrobats.