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In 10851085, nearly twenty years after his victory at the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror commissioned a great survey of his kingdom. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the resulting 'Domesday Book'?

  1. To create a detailed record of the people, land, and animals in England for taxation purposes.Cevap
  2. B
    To document the history of the Roman and Viking invasions that took place before 10661066.
  3. C
    To establish a legal charter that granted equal rights and the vote to all English citizens.
  4. D
    To record the names of all the Anglo-Saxon kings who successfully defeated the Normans in 10661066.

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The primary purpose of the Domesday Book was to provide a detailed record of the people, land, and animals in England to determine taxation levels.
The Domesday Book, commissioned by William the Conqueror in 10851085, was a unique survey that recorded who owned what land, how many people lived there, and what animals were kept. This was done so the King could accurately calculate how much the country was worth and determine the correct levels of taxation.

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1
Identify the historical context
The event is the commissioning of the Domesday Book in 10851085 by William the Conqueror.
Recognizing the date and figure connects the question to the early Norman administration.
2
Recall the definition of the Domesday Book
It was a 'great survey' or census of the kingdom.
Understanding what the document was helps in identifying its function.
3
Determine the motive for the survey
William needed to know the value of the land and its resources (livestock, etc.) to assess taxes.
The primary use of such comprehensive data in the Middle Ages was for royal revenue and control.

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The Domesday Book as an administrative and taxation tool
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The Norman Conquest

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