Medieval Guilds

What is the word used in medieval Europe for the organizations represented by these signs?

• fiefs

• shops

• guilds

• councils

What did a medieval town have that fiefs did not?

• councils and guilds

• craftspeople and farmers

• millers and bakers

• weavers and tanners

Who served on a medieval town council?

• groups of knights

• gatherings of peasants and on occasion, serfs.

• elected local citizens, usually merchants and guild leaders

• A group of monks, bishops and priests

What did guild members do during fair days in medieval towns?

• Gave speeches and lectures

• Performed magic tricks and illusions

• Paraded through the streets dressed in special costumes and carrying banners

• Sold goods and services

What were some mystery plays performed by guilds in medieval towns?

• Historical events

• Bible stories

• Myths and legends

• Fairy tales

What did guilds act out in mystery plays?

• Bible stories appropriate to their guild

• Historical events and legends

• Comedy and tragedy plays

• Fairy tales and myths

What did guilds put on rooftops during mystery plays in some towns?

• Straw stacks

• Hay bales

• Water-filled barrels

• Wooden crates

What was the primary purpose of medieval guilds?

• To regulate trade and maintain quality standards

• To collect taxes for the king

• To train knights for battle

• To organize religious festivals

Which of the following was a benefit of being a member of a medieval guild?

• Guaranteed employment

• Exemption from taxes

• Access to exclusive markets

• Protection from legal prosecution

What was a journeyman in the context of medieval guilds?

• A master craftsman

• An apprentice

• A traveling merchant

• A worker who had completed an apprenticeship but was not yet a master