Texas Surveyors Practice Exam

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In what document did William the Conqueror record property records and oaths of allegiance?

The Magna Carta
The Domesday Book
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights

The correct answer is: The Domesday Book

The Domesday Book is a comprehensive record commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, following his conquest of England in 1066. This detailed survey captured extensive information about land ownership, resources, and the population in medieval England, essentially functioning as an early form of property records. Additionally, it served as a tool for the king to assess his realm's wealth and tax potential. By documenting oaths of allegiance, the Domesday Book also highlighted the relationships between the king and his subjects, reinforcing feudal obligations and the hierarchy established after the Norman Conquest. The data collected in this monumental work provided the foundation for future taxation systems and legal ownership claims, making it a critical document in the history of English governance and land management. The other options do not pertain to property records or oaths of allegiance. The Magna Carta is primarily about legal rights and liberties, the Declaration of Independence is focused on political separation from England, and the Bill of Rights outlines individual rights and governmental limitations. None of these documents fulfill the role that the Domesday Book played in recording property and feudal allegiances.