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Understanding the Norman Control and the Domesday Book

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the purpose, significance, and vocabulary related to the Domesday Book during Norman control of England.

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#History
#History
#Norman Control
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Domesday Book
#Define key vocabulary related to the Domesday Book
#Explain the purpose of the Domesday Book in Norman England
#Compare different perspectives on the significance of the Domesday Book
#Analyse the impact of the Domesday Book on Norman control

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Understanding the Norman Control and the Domesday Book

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Vocabulary and Concepts related to the Domesday Book

Domesday Book: A detailed survey completed in 1086 by William the Conqueror to assess landholdings and resources.

Survey: An examination or investigation of land, resources, and populations.

Royal Domesday: The official record used for taxation and control.

Feudal System: The social and economic system where peasants worked land owned by nobles, under the authority of the King.

Taxation: The process of collecting taxes based on land and population data from the survey.

Manor: A large estate owned by a lord, which formed the basis of local control.

Landholding: The ownership or tenancy of land, recorded in the Domesday Book.

Assessment: The process of evaluating land and resources for taxation purposes.

Historical Significance: The importance of the Domesday Book in understanding Norman control and administration.

1.
Define the term 'Domesday Book' and explain its purpose in Norman England.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the terms 'survey' and 'assessment' as they relate to the Domesday Book.
[3 marks]
3.
Outline how the Domesday Book reflects the feudal system in Norman England.
[4 marks]
4.
Explain why William the Conqueror ordered the Domesday Book to be completed.
[3 marks]
5.
Compare the significance of the Domesday Book for the Norman rulers and for historians today.
[4 marks]
6.
Describe the main features recorded in the Domesday Book about a typical manor.
[3 marks]
7.
Analyse how the Domesday Book helped William the Conqueror maintain control over England.
[4 marks]
8.
Write a short paragraph explaining the importance of the Domesday Book for understanding Norman England.
[4 marks]

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