What was it like to live life as an Aztec?

::What was it like to live life as an Aztec?:: Since most people were commoners, I'll write about them. From here. Commoners were known as macehualli (plural, macehualtin). read more

” The answer is —- normal. Just like in any civilization anywhere or when. If this is what you grew up in, then it would be normal to you. It’s only when you compare to to another culture that you can get a contrast. Like asking someone the was a slave all their life. read more

History >> Aztec, Maya, and Inca for Kids Life for the typical person living in the Aztec Empire was hard work. As in many ancient societies the rich were able to live luxurious lives, but the common people had to work very hard. Family Life The family structure was important to the Aztecs. read more

The Aztec daily life was quite simple. In fact, Aztec family life was very similar to many modern day cultures. For example, the husband was primarily responsible for supporting the family and the wife’s role was to provide the family with clothing and food. As such, the Aztec daily life for many of the men was to farm or engage in craftwork. read more