Accelerated Exchange: Early Middle Ages Europe — Test

Question 18 • *KCPS World History (2027)

Which of these describes why William the Conqueror wanted to take a census in England?

Answer

William wanted to know exactly how many men, women, and children were in England.

William wanted information so he could know what taxes to place on his subjects’ property.

William wanted to find the best way to distribute his wealth among the people of his kingdom.

William wanted to compare his census results with those taken by the Romans.

Explanation

William the Conqueror ordered the Domesday survey to record land, property, and the resources people owned. This information helped him determine how much tax each landholder owed. Therefore, the correct choice is that he wanted information to know what taxes to place on his subjects’ property.

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