Chelsea Best
Period 5
May 14, 2009
7.7.2 Script
Aztec Society

Narrator 1: Did you know that the Aztec society was divided into two social classes? Indeed! The classes were the nobles and the commoners. Aztecs were mainly agrarian people. Agrarian people are people that most which most of their lives are related to farming. Mhm! It’Äôs all true. Now the camera is on you, Narrator 2.
Narrator 2: *Clears throat* Thanks. Anyways, as you already know, Aztecs were divided into two main groups: the nobles and the commoners. The nobles lived comfortably in large, two-story houses. They wore colorful designed cotton clothes. Nobles also ate the best foods, which included turkey and other meats. Uh’Ķ That’Äôs it for nobles! Here is James to talk about the commoners’Äô lifestyle. James? You there? James?
James (Narrator 3): Don’Äôt worry! I’Äôm here. Starting off, the commoners lived more humbly than the nobles did. They wore plain clothes that were woven from coarse fiber. Their diet consisted of corn, beans, and chili peppers. Extended families lived in adjoining houses. Back to you Narrator 1.
Narrator 1: Now. We already know what slaves are, but the lowest level of slaves worked for noble families. Slaves did have certain rights. They could own property and marry. Their children were born free and chased their freedom if they could afford it. Most Aztecs followed similar patterns. Aztec children went to school for at least a few years. Boys attended military training. Girls learned arts in homemaking. Teachers were highly respected. Now to you Narrator 2!
Narrator 2: Hello’Ķ Again. The strong Aztec state had to be led by a strong king. Lesser officials were placed under the royal advisors. Aztecs maintained control over the empire through the threat of military force. Tribute was essential to Aztec rule. Now to you James.
James (Narrator3): Aztecs believed that gods gave them live and controlled everything that was on Earth. Aztecs sacrificed many victims each year to offer hearts to the gods. The Aztecs used a sacred calendar to plan religious events. That is all for now folks! Thanks for listening!