A Long and Illustrious History
What was the Domesday Book?
AThe very first copy of the Bible to be printed in English
BA survey of English land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror ✓
CA comprehensive book of laws written by King Alfred the Great
DThe first dictionary to be printed in the English language
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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