Aztec Knowledge Flashcards
Education was…
Free for all boys and girls
What were they taught?
They were taught religious rituals and structured classes of singing, dancing, and music.
Why was singing taught?
Singing and dancing was a way of passing on traditions and values from one generation to the next.
How does schooling work?
Schooling began in the early teens, and students attended classes until they married.
Calmecac
Schools for children of nobility were called calmecac
Where do sons live?
Sons of noble families also lived at their schools.
Who was the training for?
Their training to be warriors was even more difficult than the training for Macehualtin boys.
What were boys taught?
They were taught rhetoric, music, history, and traditions, how to govern and advance within the imperial bureaucracy, and how to live wisely.
What was expected from boys?
It was expected that these boys would become the future leaders of their people.
Telpochcalli
Aztec schools for children of commoners were called Telpochcalli
How were boys & girls taught?
Boys and girls were taught separately.
What were boys taught?
The boys were taught occupational skills, history, religious practices, and the characteristics of good citizenship.
