Domesday Book

Question 1

What year was the Domesday Book compiled?

Answer 1

1085

Question 2

Who ordered the compilation of the Domesday Book?

Answer 2

William the Conqueror

Question 3

What was the purpose of the Domesday Book?

Answer 3

To record the landholdings and resources of England for tax purposes

Question 4

Which group of people were primarily affected by the Domesday Book?

Answer 4

Normans

Question 5

True or False: The Domesday Book was written in Latin.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

What was the other name for the Domesday Book?

Answer 6

Great Survey

Question 7

What is the significance of the Domesday Book in English history?

Answer 7

It is one of the most valuable sources for understanding the social and economic history of medieval England.

Question 8

Who was the main commissioner responsible for the Domesday Book?

Answer 8

William the Conqueror

Question 9

What was the purpose of the Domesday Book’s detailed survey?

Answer 9

To assess and document the taxable value of land and resources within England

Question 10

Which region was not included in the Domesday Book’s survey?

Answer 10

Northumbria

Question 11

What was the estimated population of England at the time of the Domesday Book’s compilation?

Answer 11

1.5 million

Question 12

What is the significance of the Domesday Book’s name?

Answer 12

It was named after the Doomsday or Judgment Day, emphasizing the finality and completeness of the survey.

Question 13

Who were the primary beneficiaries of the information recorded in the Domesday Book?

Answer 13

The Norman rulers

Question 14

True or False: The Domesday Book was intended to be a public record.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What was the format of the Domesday Book’s entries for landholdings?

Answer 15

In a two-column format, listing the landowner and details of the property.

Question 16

Which language was predominantly spoken by the Norman rulers during the compilation of the Domesday Book?

Answer 16

French

Question 17

What was the level of detail included in the Domesday Book’s entries?

Answer 17

Very detailed, including specifics on land use, value, and ownership.

Question 18

Which modern-day country was not part of the Domesday Book’s survey?

Answer 18

Wales

Question 19

What was the main purpose of the Domesday Book’s compilation?

Answer 19

To establish a comprehensive record of landholding and resources for taxation.

Question 20

Who was responsible for overseeing the compilation of the Domesday Book?

Answer 20

The King’s commissioners

Question 21

What impact did the Domesday Book have on the English feudal system?

Answer 21

It solidified and strengthened the feudal system by providing a detailed record of land ownership and obligations.

Question 22

Which of the following was not recorded in the Domesday Book?

Answer 22

Religious institutions

Question 23

What was the primary source of funding for the Normans during the compilation of the Domesday Book?

Answer 23

Land taxation

Question 24

What was the primary motivation behind the Norman rulers’ interest in compiling the Domesday Book?

Answer 24

To increase tax revenue and solidify their control over England.