What do you know about the society of Aztec? Discuss.
The society:
i. Aztec society was hierarchical. The nobility included those who were nobles by birth, priests, and others who had been awarded the rank.
ii. The hereditary nobility was a small minority who occupied the senior positions in the government, the army and the priesthood.
iii. The nobles chose from among them a supreme leader who ruled until his death. The king was regarded as the representative of the sun on earth.
iv. Warriors, priests and nobles were the most respected groups, but traders also enjoyed many privileges and often served the government as ambassadors and spies. Talented artisans, physicians and wise teachers were also respected.
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