Question

Why did merchant guilds form in the Middle Ages?

To serve local churches
To build cathedrals
To eliminate competition between merchants
To protect merchants and their goods

Answer 1

To protect merchants and their goods

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Answer 2

I believe the answer is: To protect merchants and their goods

During the middle ages, it is very common for the goods that being distributed by merchants to be robbed by bandits in the middle of journey. Because of this, merchant guild was created. They handle such problems by providing mercenaries army to guard the distribution process.