| A | B |
|---|
| William increased | the function of traditional shires |
| William decreased | the power of earls |
| the shires are | autonomous administrative regions |
| the English institutions became | the most sophisticated in Europe |
| in order to improve taxation | ordered the Domesday Book |
| Domesday Book | survey of England's productive capacity |
| William ordered | castles, keeps and mottes |
| a keep is | a strong central tower used as dungeon or fortress |
| a motte-and-bailey is | a castle on a raised earthwork surrounded by protective fence |
| French became | language of the ruling classes |
| William eliminated in 4 years | the native aristocracy |
| English estates and titles | given to Norman noblemen |
| William initially allowed Saxon lords to keep their land | if they offered submission |
| William handed land to Normans | in different parts |
| William ensured that | nobody would conspire against him |
| William strengthened | his political stand as a monarch |
| William built | the White Tower |
