Which document, begun in 1086, recorded who owned land and property in England?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Domesday Book
- Step 1: William I ordered a survey in 1085–86, producing the Domesday Book. Step 2. It was used to assess taxes. Answer: The Domesday Book. Why not the others: The other documents are not surveys.
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