Exploring the Impact of Medieval Guilds on European Power

Exploring the Impact of Medieval Guilds on European Power

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.9-10.5, RI.6.5, RI.8.5

+11

Standards-aligned

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.RI.9-10.5
,
CCSS.RI.6.5
,
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.9
,
CCSS.RL.8.1
,
CCSS.7.SP.A.2
,
CCSS.RI.7.5
,
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
,
CCSS.RL.7.9
,
CCSS.RI.5.5
,
CCSS.RI.7.2
,
CCSS.RL.6.1
,
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
,
CCSS.RL.6.2
,
The video explores the evolution of guilds from Roman times to the High Middle Ages, highlighting their role in urbanization and trade in Western Europe. It details the structure, benefits, and influence of guilds, including their impact on rulers and market control. The video also explains the membership and training processes within guilds and their connection to the formation of universities. It concludes with a discussion on the debated impacts of guilds, both positive and negative, on medieval society.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant factor that led to the proliferation of high medieval guilds?

The increase in urbanization

The invention of the printing press

The decline of the Roman Empire

The spread of Christianity

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did early medieval guilds differ from high medieval guilds?

They were more numerous and centered around a single occupation

They were supported by the Roman Empire

They had more complex structures and rules

They were primarily religious fraternities and drinking clubs

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason artisans joined guilds?

To gain social status

For collective bargaining power

To avoid taxes

To travel across Europe

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common benefit provided by guilds to their members?

Guaranteed employment

Exclusive market control

Free education

Free housing

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did rulers often grant exclusive rights to guilds?

To increase competition

To promote religious activities

To reduce urban population

To simplify market control

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of a journeyman in a guild?

To set the rules for the guild

To train new apprentices

To work for masters for a wage

To manage the guild's finances

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was required to become a master in a guild?

Owning a large estate

Approval from the king

A university degree

Creating a masterpiece

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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