Question

What are the words master and apprentice associated with?

Answer 1

Craftsmen.... an apprentice would serve under a Master for a specified number of years, sometimes 7. Then they would become a journeyman. Eventually they would gain Master status. This would apply to any craft.

Answer 2

but what in history are they associated with? not India.. but what? the words "master, apprentice, and journeyman"

Answer 3

These two sites are excellent on the development of craft guilds.
http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il.us/RenAissance/guildhall/guilds/development_guilds.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guild