How did the guilds influence the towns?

How did the guilds influence the towns?

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will be able to explain why the guilds were able to hold so much power over the towns. We will also be able to explain how the guilds were able to help the towns flourish and prosper.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which adjectives would best describe a medieval town?
clean and orderly
quiet and quaint
Correct answer: smelly and dirty
Q2.
Why did towns increase in importance?
because of peasants running away from the rural areas
because people wanted a new life
Correct answer: because trade was increasing
Q3.
Why was there a curfew in the towns?
Correct answer: Criminals lurked at night time in the dark
People may be run over in the dark
People may get lost
Q4.
Where is York located in England?
East
Correct answer: North
South
Q5.
Which new class appeared during the medieval towns?
Knights
Correct answer: Merchants
Nobles

5 Questions

Q1.
Which trade occupied the 'Shambles' in York?
Bakers
Blacksmiths
Correct answer: Butchers
Q2.
How long did an apprentice have to work for his master for?
5 years
6 years
Correct answer: 7 years
Q3.
Which of the following were guilds NOT responsible for?
Correct answer: finding buyers for their members
improving trading and working conditions
Maintaining prices
Q4.
Which of the following is NOT a type of guild
crafts guils
merchant guild
Correct answer: trader guild
Q5.
How long until a peasant was considered a free man?
1 month and a day
2 years and a day
Correct answer: a year and a day

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