Medieval Guilds and Apprenticeship

The podcast discusses the evolution of medieval guilds, highlighting their emergence as trade rekindled post-Crusades. Guilds, formed by artisans and craftsmen, controlled trade, set standards, and provided support to members. They also managed training through apprenticeships, leading to journeyman status and eventual guild membership. Guilds played a crucial role in the medieval economy, transitioning from manorialism to a trade-based system.

What major event led to the rekindling of trade in medieval Europe?

• The Renaissance

• The Black Death

• The Crusades

• The Industrial Revolution

What was the primary purpose of forming guilds in medieval towns?

• To build castles

• To organize religious events

• To create a social club

• To control trade and protect economic interests

Which of the following was NOT a role of guilds in medieval society?

• Training future craftsmen

• Organizing military campaigns

• Setting wages and working conditions

• Providing loans and support

At what age did children typically start their training in a guild?

• In their teenage years

• As soon as they could walk

• At a very young age

• After completing formal education

What was the first stage of training for a young boy in a guild?

• Craftsman

• Apprentice

• Master

• Journeyman

How long did the apprenticeship typically last?

• 9 years

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 12 years

What is the term for a craftsman who is paid for their work but not yet a master?

• Apprentice

• Journeyman

• Novice

• Master

What must a journeyman create to become a master in a guild?

• A masterpiece

• A guild charter

• A trade agreement

• A new tool

What happens after a journeyman successfully creates a masterpiece?

• They leave the guild

• They open their own shop

• They become an apprentice again

• They retire

What is the cyclical nature of guild membership?

• Members only stay for a short period

• Members switch trades often

• Members train new apprentices who eventually become masters

• Members join and leave frequently