SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Cloth makers, cobblers, and stone masons are examples of what?
A
Churches
B
Fairs
C
Crusaders
D
Guilds
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Guilds in medieval Europe could be classified into two types: craft guilds and merchant guilds. Craft guilds were made up of craftsmen and artisans in the same occupation, such as hatters, carpenters, bakers, blacksmiths, weav-ers and masons.

Detailed explanation-2: -Merchant guilds tended to be wealthier and of higher social status than craft guilds. Merchants’ organizations usually possessed privileged positions in religious and secular ceremonies and inordinately influenced local governments. Craft guilds were organized along lines of particular trades.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer. Shreni, in the context of Ancient India, was an association of traders, merchants, and artisans. Generally, a separate shreni existed for a particular group of persons engaged in the same vocation or activity.

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