Living Arrangements
What was a common living arrangement in the Late Middle Ages?
Living on feudal manors or in religious communities.
What caused the decline of town life after ancient times?
Collapse of the Roman Empire in the west.
What are guilds primarily responsible for in medieval towns?
Trade and production regulation for craftspeople and merchants.
At what age could someone start as an apprentice?
Around age 12, boys and sometimes girls.
January 23rd
What characterized towns in the Late Middle Ages?
Emerging around castles and along trade routes.
What role did seaport towns serve in medieval Europe?
Trading centers for goods from the Middle East.
What are the two main types of guilds mentioned?
Merchant guilds and craft guilds.
What was the piece of work an apprentice created called?
Masterpiece
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What types of businesses lined medieval town streets?
Shops with colorful signs and pictures.
Why did towns grow wealthier during the Middle Ages?
By specializing in specific types of goods.
How did guilds help their members?
They provided support and maintained high work standards.
What did apprentices need to prove to become masters?
Mastered their trade.
What is Mrs. Conners favorite color?
Olive green & blue
What served as gathering places in medieval towns?
Open squares in front of public buildings.
What did townspeople resent feudal lords for?
They disliked taxes and interference from lords.
What could guilds do if a member cheated customers?
Punish members who had bad practices and behaviors.
What is a journeyman?
A craftsperson who finds work "by the day
What type of dog does Mrs. Conners have? And what is his name?
Rottweiler
What was common about medieval streets?
They were very narrow and crowded with people.
How did towns become independent in many places?
Purchasing a royal charter.
What did guild members pay dues for?
Construction of guildhalls and member support.
Why might few apprentices afford to set up their own business?
Setting up a business was expensive.
When is Mr. Conners birthday?
January 25th