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Aztecs 2

What was life like for Aztec children and families? Discover schools, chores, celebrations and beliefs, then try this KS2 History quiz to check what you remember.

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Fascinating Fact:

Aztec children went to school, where they learned history, religion, crafts, and how to behave in their community.

In KS2 History, you explore how Aztec children grew up in a busy empire. Pupils learn about family life, education, strict rules, and the skills young people needed to support their community.

Key Terms

Codex: A hand-made book of pictures and symbols used by the Aztecs to record history, stories, and laws.
Calpulli: A local neighbourhood or group of families that shared land, work, and responsibilities.
Maize: A type of corn that was a main Aztec food and an important part of their farming and diet.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What did Aztec children learn at school?

Aztec children learned about religious stories, history, and how to respect their elders. They also practised skills such as crafts, music, and fighting or working, depending on their future roles.

Did all Aztec children go to school?

Yes, both boys and girls went to school, although they were often taught different skills. Boys prepared for war or leadership, while girls learned tasks linked to home, weaving, and food.

What jobs did Aztec children do at home?

Aztec children helped with grinding maize, fetching water, sweeping the house, and carrying goods to market. These daily jobs taught them responsibility and how to support their family and community.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Who was the Aztec rain god?

Tlaloc

Chantico

Tezcatlipoca

Quetzalcoatl

Tlaloc was the god of the rains, but he was also by a god of fertility and of water. He was worshiped as the giver of life, but he was also feared because he could send hail, thunder and lightning

2 .

What was the name of the bread eaten by Aztecs?

Tortilla

Naan

Granary

Chapatti

This was flat like a pancake and made from maize

3 .

How many months were in an Aztec year?

There were 365 days in one year divided into 18 months of 20 days. The spare five days were thought to be unlucky

4 .

What is a comal?

A weapon

A clay disc for cooking

A type of spoon

A knife for hunting

The comal was placed on top of three rocks in which a fire was lit

5 .

Who did the Aztecs sacrifice to the gods?

Young girls

Naughty children

Old people

Captured enemies

The Aztecs raided enemy towns to capture victims alive for human sacrifice. Slaves could also be used for human sacrifice, but only if they were lazy!

6 .

Aztecs had two calendars. One marked time but what did the other fix?

Sundays

Religious festivals

Harvests

Market days

This religious calendar was called the Tonalpohualli and it had 20 periods, or Trecenas, each devoted to a particular god

7 .

What did the Aztecs do with the cocoa bean?

Used it as money

Drank it

Flavoured it with chillies

All of these

Cocoa was very important to the Aztecs. Cocoa beans were given out at children's coming of age ceremonies and during wedding ceremonies the couple drank a cup of chocolate and exchanged cocoa beans!

8 .

How many uniquely named days were in the religious calendar?

200

260

365

500

Each of the 20 Trecenas was made up of 13 days

9 .

What did Aztecs decorate headdresses with?

Fur

Chillies

Cactus

Feathers

Only the most important Aztecs - like the nobility or great warriors - were allowed to wear a headdress

10 .

Where did the Aztec Gods and Goddesses live?

Asgard

Tlalocan

Texcoco

Yuatepec

Tlalocan was the Aztec paradise where it was always Springtime. It always had plenty of edible plants growing so there was never a lack of things to eat

Author: Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)