Doomsday Book and Feudal System

The video introduces grade 8 students to the Doomsday Book and the feudal system. It outlines William the Conqueror's challenges in determining land ownership and tax collection, leading to the creation of the Doomsday survey. The video includes an analysis of an extract from the Doomsday Book and explains the feudal system's hierarchy, highlighting the roles of kings, nobles, knights, and peasants.

What is the main topic of the flipped classroom video?

• The French Revolution

• The Doomsday Book and the Feudal System

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

Why was William the Conqueror unsure about land ownership in 1086?

• He had just become king

• Land records were destroyed in a fire

• Land had changed hands frequently

• He was not interested in land ownership

What was the primary purpose of the Doomsday survey?

• To record the history of England

• To establish new laws

• To determine land ownership and tax obligations

• To map the geography of England

What type of information was collected in the Doomsday survey?

• Religious practices

• Cultural traditions

• Military strategies

• Land ownership and resources

What does the extract from the Doomsday Book reveal about medieval life?

• The religious beliefs of the time

• The economic value of land and resources

• The social hierarchy

• The types of crops grown

What was the Doomsday Book primarily used for?

• Mapping the English countryside

• Documenting land ownership and taxes

• Recording historical events

• Cataloging royal decrees

In the feudal system, who was at the top of the hierarchy?

• Knights

• Peasants

• Barons

• The King

What role did knights play in the feudal system?

• They were responsible for farming

• They provided military service and protection

• They collected taxes

• They were religious leaders

How did the feudal system ensure that everyone received land?

• Through inheritance

• By public auction

• Through a system of land grants

• By royal decree

What did peasants provide in exchange for land in the feudal system?

• Military service

• Religious services

• Food and labor

• Legal advice