Which term describes someone who makes goods by hand?

• A. A scribe records information.
• B. A farmer grows crops.
• C. A merchant trades goods.
• D. An artisan makes goods by hand.

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is recognizing occupations by how goods are produced. An artisan is a skilled craftsperson who creates goods by hand, using tools and traditional techniques. This makes the term the best fit for someone who makes goods by hand, which is what an artisan means. In ancient contexts, artisans might shape pottery, weave textiles, forge metal, or carve wood, turning raw materials into finished items. The other roles describe different tasks: a scribe records information, a farmer grows crops, and a merchant buys and sells goods. They may handle or trade items, but they aren’t defined by making the goods themselves by hand, which is the hallmark of an artisan.