The Doomsday Book Quiz

What is the oldest record held at the National Archives at Q?

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Declaration of Independence

• Domesday Book

• Magna Carta

When was the Doomsday Book commissioned by William the first?

• 1100

• 1066

• 1120

• 1085

How many royal Commissioners were assigned to each circuit for the Doomsday Book survey?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Four

What was the purpose of the special sittings of the County courts during the Doomsday Book survey?

• To conduct trials

• To test the accuracy of the information

• To appoint new officials

• To collect taxes

Which counties are covered in the little Doomsday volume?

• Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset

• Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cumbria

• Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire

• Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk

How many individual places are mentioned in the Doomsday Book?

• 13,400

• 12,000

• 15,000

• 10,000

What percentage of the landed wealth of England was in the king's hands in 1086?

• One-fifth

• One-eighth

• One-seventh

• One-tenth

How many Norman Barons controlled almost a quarter of England's landed wealth?

• Five

• Twelve

• Ten

• Fifteen

Who was the most prominent female tenant in Chief mentioned in the Doomsday Book?

• Princess Isabella

• Queen Matilda

• Countess Judith

• Lady Eleanor

What was the primary purpose of using the Doomsday Book for centuries after its completion?

• Religious ceremonies

• Entertainment

• Taxation purposes

• Historical research