Medieval Guilds

To create social clubs for entertainment

To ensure mutual aid and maintain production standards

To organize religious gatherings

To overthrow the political class

They served as military forces

They acted as religious leaders

They formed the political class and a new middle class

They were responsible for education

To enforce religious practices

To collect and distribute taxes on goods

To provide military support

To organize cultural festivals

10th and 11th centuries

12th and 13th centuries

14th and 15th centuries

16th and 17th centuries

By the local government

Through public voting

By guildmasters and a body of jurors

By dueling

To fund the personal expenses of the guild leaders

To maintain high skill standards within the profession

To expand their businesses internationally

To decrease the number of guild members

That the products were produced overseas

That the products were the cheapest on the market

That the products met high quality standards and correct specifications

That the products were advertised widely

Passing a simple test.

Presenting a 'masterpiece' to the guild's hierarchy.

Paying a membership fee.

Working independently for several years.

Exemption from local taxes.

Not working after dark.

Guaranteeing minimum prices for products.

Poaching customers from other members.

They eliminated the class divide between owners and laborers.

They allowed anyone to join without fees or sponsorship.

They created a permanent class divide between owners and laborers.

They reduced membership fees for everyone.