The Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land and resources in England, was commissioned and written following which major historical event?
The Domesday Book is really all about control and taxation. Think about it: William the Conqueror had just taken over England in 1066 after the Battle of Hastings. He and his Norman lords needed to know exactly what they now owned – who lived where, what land was available, what resources existed, and how much tax they could collect. So, in 1086, William commissioned a massive survey of England. This survey became the Domesday Book, a detailed record of land, property, and people. It's an invaluable historical document, giving us a snapshot of England at that time. The other options are incorrect because while the Vikings, Romans, and Anglo-Saxons certainly invaded and influenced Britain, none of them created such a comprehensive record of the land after their conquests. The Domesday Book is specifically linked to the Norman takeover and William's need to consolidate his power.
Think of William the Conqueror wanting to know exactly what he had conquered, leading to the creation of the Domesday Book.