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?
A
Merchant Guilds only
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B
Craft Guilds only
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C
Both Merchant and Craft Guilds
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D
There is no suitable guild for him.
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Solution
The correct option is B Craft Guilds only The craft guilds were the associations of different artisans and craftsmen of the medieval period. Every occupational group like leather workers, carpenters and blacksmiths had separate guilds.