Domesday Book Flashcards
1
Q
Who was William worried might invade England?
A
The Vikings
2
Q
In what year was the survey complete?
A
1086
3
Q
What was the main purpose of it?
A
To raise taxes to pay for an army
4
Q
Where is it kept now?
A
The National Archives
5
Q
How many places are mentioned in it?
A
About 13,000
6
Q
What language was it written in?
A
Latin
7
Q
What does domesday mean
A
Judgment day
8
Q
How many people wrote it?
A
One
9
Q
Why were Scottish landowners not mentioned in it?
A
William did not control Scotland
