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A Long and Illustrious History

What was the Domesday Book?

AThe first Bible printed in English
BA great survey of all land and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror
CA book of laws written by King Alfred
DThe first English dictionary

Explanation

The Domesday Book was ordered by William the Conqueror in 1086. It was a great survey of all the land in England, recording who owned what and its value, so the king could collect taxes.

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