The Youtube series "How They Did It?" by Invicta explores the lives of people in different cultures in ancient times. In this episode, "Growing Up Aztec" the narrator explains how aztec girls and boys were educated and raised to become adults. Watch the video and answer the comprehension questions.
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What happened in the birth of an Aztec child?
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Aztec babies were called...
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What rituals were performed on Aztec babies?
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How were aztec children raised by the age of 3?
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How were aztec children raised by the ages 4 to 7?
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The Aztecs used physical punishment with children aged 8 to 14. Why?
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At what age did aztec boys and girls begin compulsory education in school?
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Which were the divisions of Aztec schools?
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Explanation
Babies were not baptized until the Spanish conquered Mexico.
Calendar names had a sign and a number based on the month and day. Personal names were inspired by places, things, animals, clothing, personal qualities or flowers.
Every four years, Aztecs stretched fingers, legs, toes, noses, necks and ears to stimulate the growth of children. The gaze of Elderly was considered powerful, and didn't look at babies directly. Babies were
Aztec children didn't go to school at the age of 3.
Girls did domestic chores at home and boys did tasks with their fathers outside.
Aztec parents didn't use physical punishment every day. But this existed because Aztec parents had high standards on obedience, honesty, politeness, respect, moderation, modesty and energy.
Compulsory education at school began at age 15 for all Aztecs. But nobles could begin their education earlier.
Aztec boys and girls went to schools divided by gender and social background, Boys lived in school and learned their role in society, while girls learned domestic chores at school but returned home in the evenings.
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