The Guilds

Q. Guilds were the associations of experts from different occupational sectors, who grouped themselves together for their economic benefit.

1. True
2. False

Q. Who among the following were NOT part of the guilds?

1. Traders
2. Blacksmiths
3. Leather workers
4. Farmers

Q. Which among the following statement is NOT true about guilds?

1. Set prices for commodities
2. Schedule working hours for labourers
3. Better the conditions of farmers
4. Decides the quality of the product

Q. The rise of industrialisation declined the guild system.

1. True
2. False

Q. were the association of different artisans of the medieval period.

1. Merchant guilds
2. Craft guilds
3. Temple guilds
4. Warrior guilds

Q. A blacksmith in a medieval European city wants to join a guild. He is facing issues of heavy taxes and exploitation. Which association should he join?

1. Merchant Guilds only
2. Craft Guilds only
3. Both Merchant and Craft Guilds
4. There is no suitable guild for him.

Q. With reference to guilds, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Craft guilds were the first type of guilds to emerge.
2. The guilds took control of the activities in their cities.
3. The guilds became hostile to technological innovations.

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 3 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Hanseatic League is related to which of the following guild(s)?

1. Merchant guild only
2. Craft guild only
3. Both merchant guild and craft guild
4. Not related to guilds

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true regarding the European guilds?

1. They controlled market prices.
2. They decided quality of products.
3. They imposed excessive taxes on the craftsman and traders.
4. They controlled working hours of labourers.

Q. Which among the following function(s) was/were performed by the guilds in medieval Europe?

1. Reduced working hours of workers.
2. Protection of people from attacks.
3. Decided products' prices and quality standards.
4. Distribution of work among the workers.