📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
William the Conqueror ordered the creation of the Domesday Book in 1066.
Correct answer: False
A True
✓ False
💡 Explanation
The Domesday Book was ordered in 1086, not 1066.
Key facts to remember
- Last successful foreign invasion of England
- William introduced the feudal system
- Domesday Book created in 1086 — survey of land and property
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 3.1.6 The Norman Conquest 1066:
The Norman Conquest was the last successful foreign invasion of England. William introduced the feudal system, where the king owned all the land and granted it to his followers in return for military service. He also ordered the creation of the Domesday Book in 1086, a detailed survey of all the land and property in England.
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