9.4 Video Question Quiz

Europe starts to move away from manorialism as trade begins to flourish. Name two of the earliest groups of people who begin trading with Europeans.

• Indians, Persians
• Byzantines, Venetians

• Greeks, Egyptians
• Chinese, Africans

What were the guilds, and what was their goal in the town or city where they formed?

• Guilds were members of a certain trade who wanted to control the sale of that good.

• Guilds were informal groups with no specific goals or regulations.
• Guilds were primarily focused on political power and influence.
• Guilds were solely for the purpose of social gatherings and entertainment.

What did an artisan or craftsman have to do before he could come into a new town or city and begin selling goods?

• Pay a fee to the local market owner.
• Present a certificate of authenticity for goods.
• Get approval from the local customers.

• Spend years training to obtain permission from local guild.

What would the guild do if a member of its association died?

• Ignore the death and continue as usual.
• Send a letter of condolence to the deceased's employer.
• Organize a celebration party in their honor.
• Support the family with financial assistance.

What’s the difference between an apprentice and a journeyman?

• An apprentice is in training, while a journeyman receives wages.

• An apprentice is a supervisor, while a journeyman is an entry-level worker.
• An apprentice works independently, while a journeyman requires supervision.
• An apprentice is a fully qualified worker, while a journeyman is still in training.

What must one do before he reached the final stage in the guild training process and was allowed to open his own shop?

• Demonstrate proficiency in unrelated skills
• Pass a written test

• Make a masterpiece for the guild

• Complete an apprenticeship

Guilds set standards for their products, and this provided a means for a peasant to do something that was previously not allowed under feudalism. What was this?

• Sell goods without any regulations.
• Become a knight and own land.
• Work as a farmer without any trade skills.
• Move up in social status

How did guilds benefit the consumers?

• Guilds increased prices for consumers.
• Guilds limited the variety of products available.
• Guilds benefited consumers by ensuring quality products and fair pricing.
• Guilds focused solely on maximizing profits for their members.

What impact did guilds have on the educational system?

• Guilds took education out of the monasteries and into public schools.

• Guilds were primarily concerned with political power and had no impact on education.
• Guilds eliminated the need for apprenticeships in skilled trades.
• Guilds focused solely on artistic expression without any educational influence.

Each guild had its own charter. What was this?

• A financial report of the guild's earnings.
• A historical account of the guild's founding.
• A grant written by the government that identified the group as a guild.

• A list of guild members and their roles.