Conquest and control (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Quizzes
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In which year did William the Conqueror commission the Domesday Book?
In which year did William the Conqueror commission the Domesday Book?
1085
In which year was the Domesday Book completed?
In which year was the Domesday Book completed?
1086
What was the main reason for creating the Domesday Book?
What was the main reason for creating the Domesday Book?
To assess potential tax from subjects
What was the Domesday Book initially called?
What was the Domesday Book initially called?
Winchester book
When did the survey first become known as 'Domesday'?
When did the survey first become known as 'Domesday'?
Late 12th Century
Why was it called the Domesday Book?
Why was it called the Domesday Book?
Compared to Last Judgement in the Bible
Which major region was NOT included in the Domesday Book?
Which major region was NOT included in the Domesday Book?
Northumbria
How many regions was the country divided into for the survey?
How many regions was the country divided into for the survey?
7 regions
How many royal commissioners were assigned to each region?
How many royal commissioners were assigned to each region?
3 or 4
Which major towns were NOT included in the Domesday Book?
Which major towns were NOT included in the Domesday Book?
Winchester and London
What was one significance of the Domesday survey?
What was one significance of the Domesday survey?
It helped solve land disputes