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The Significance and Factors of the Domesday Book

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A worksheet exploring the importance and influencing factors of the Domesday Book in Norman England.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Norman Control
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Domesday Book
#Explain the significance of the Domesday Book in Norman England
#Compare different factors that influenced the creation of the Domesday Book
#Analyze the relative importance of political, social, economic, and religious factors

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The Significance and Factors of the Domesday Book

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to the Domesday Book

The Domesday Book was a survey ordered by William the Conqueror in 1085-1086. It aimed to record the landholdings and resources of England to ensure proper taxation and control.

Source A: Excerpt from the Domesday Book

'In this survey, all land, resources, and holdings are recorded with great detail, providing a comprehensive picture of Norman England.'Provenance: Official record created by royal scribes in 1086.

1.
Explain why the Domesday Book was created. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the political and economic reasons for creating the Domesday Book.
[4 marks]
B

Factors Influencing the Domesday Book

The Domesday Book was influenced by various factors. These can be categorised as political, social, economic, and religious.

Source B: Norman Chronicle

'William needed a detailed record to secure his new kingdom and to prevent rebellions.'Provenance: Medieval chronicler, 12th century.

1.
Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: - To prevent rebellions - To assess land for taxation - To control the church's land - To strengthen Norman authority
[4 marks]
2.
Outline which factor you think was the most significant in influencing William's decision to create the Domesday Book. Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]
3.
Compare the social and religious factors that influenced the creation of the Domesday Book.
[4 marks]
C

Ranking the Importance of Factors

Students will consider various factors and decide which was most significant in the creation of the Domesday Book.

Source C: Historian's View

'The primary purpose of the Domesday Book was economic, to ensure fair taxation and resource management.'Provenance: 20th-century historian.

1.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant in influencing William to commission the Domesday Book? Explain your choice with evidence.
[6 marks]
2.
Compare the importance of political and economic factors in the creation of the Domesday Book.
[4 marks]

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