📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
Which TWO facts are true about the Domesday Book?
Correct answers: It was used by William the Conqueror to assess taxes.; It documented land ownership, value, and population across England.
A It was primarily a record of military strategies and alliances.
✓ It was used by William the Conqueror to assess taxes.
✓ It documented land ownership, value, and population across England.
D The original document was lost during the medieval period.
💡 Explanation
The Domesday Book was ordered by William the Conqueror to calculate taxes and recorded detailed information about land ownership, value, and population.
Key facts to remember
- Domesday Book completed in 1086
- Recorded ownership, value, population of every settlement
- Used to calculate taxes; still survives today
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 3.2.1 The feudal system and the Domesday Book:
The Domesday Book, completed in 1086, was a great survey ordered by William the Conqueror. It recorded details of every town, village, and farm in England — who owned the land, how much it was worth, and how many people and animals lived there. It was used to calculate taxes. The Domesday Book is one of the most important historical documents in England and still survives today.
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