Question

What were the main functions of a guild?

Responses

to protect the interests of people working in an industry and maintain standards within the industry

to protect the interests of people working in an industry and maintain standards within the industry

to negotiate trade agreements with Byzantine and Muslim representatives

to negotiate trade agreements with Byzantine and Muslim representatives

to find cures for the Black Death and to prevent it from spreading to the Italian city-states

to find cures for the Black Death and to prevent it from spreading to the Italian city-states

to demand good wages and benefits for unskilled workers in factories

Answer 1

choose one of the answers above

Answer 2

The main functions of a guild were primarily to **protect the interests of people working in an industry and maintain standards within the industry**. Guilds were organizations of artisans or merchants that regulated their trade, established standards for quality, set prices, and provided mutual support to their members. They also played a role in training apprentices and ensuring that members adhered to specific practices and standards. The other options, such as negotiating trade agreements or addressing the Black Death, do not accurately represent the core functions of guilds. Additionally, guilds were more focused on skilled trades rather than unskilled labor in factories.

Answer 3

The main function of a guild was **to protect the interests of people working in an industry and maintain standards within the industry**.