Guilds General
Was it a long process to become a guild member?
Yes!
What did a stonemason do?
A stonemason made things out of stone.
What did a coal merchant do?
They sold coal.
Why were guilds established?
They were established because they began as medieval towns that began as centers for trade, but then they eventually became places where many goods were produced, too.
What did cobblers do?
They worked on shoes.
What were guilds?
Guilds were an orginazation.
What are some examples of craft guilds?
Some examples of craft guilds in medieval Europe are stonemasons, and cobblers.
How did guilds help members and families of members?
Guilds helped members and families of members by using their money to help sick members feel better.
How did one become a guild member?
Beginning at around age 12, a boy and sometimes a girl, became an apprentice. Then, after 7 years the apprentice had to prove that they had mastered their trade. To do so, the apprentice made a piece of work called a “master piece.” If the guild approved the work the apprentice was given the right to set up their own business.
If a merchant treated someone poorly what would the rest of the guild do?
The guilds would punish the member who had bad practices.