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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