Ancient history

What types of things did people do for a living in the Aztecs civilization?

Farming

The majority of the Aztec population were farmers. The Aztecs grew maize, beans, squash, vegetables, flowers and fruits.

Craftwork

The Aztecs were skilled craftsmen and produced a wide range of goods, most of which required skills, talent, and the appropriate tools.

Common crafts included metallurgy, pottery, sculpture, weaving, wood carving, and jewelry.

Trading

The Aztecs were also traders and traded with other civilizations in Mesoamerica. The Aztecs traded food, pottery, obsidian, and other goods.

Religion

The Aztecs were very religious and had many different jobs related to religion. Some Aztecs were priests, priestesses, and other religious leaders.

Government

The Aztecs had a well-organized government and many people worked for the government in different roles. Some Aztecs were bureaucrats, judges, and other government officials.

Military

The Aztecs were often at war and many Aztecs served in the military. Some Aztecs were warriors, generals, and other military leaders.

Education

The Aztecs had a system of education and there were many different types of teachers and other educators. Some Aztecs were teachers, professors, and other educational professionals.

Medicine

The Aztecs had a system of medicine and there were many different types of doctors and other medical professionals. Some Aztecs were doctors, surgeons, and other medical professionals.

Entertainment

The Aztecs had many different forms of entertainment, such as music, dancing, and games, and there were many different roles related to entertainment. Some Aztecs were musicians, dancers, performers, and other entertainment professionals.