A Spanish mission was established near present-day Tucson, Arizona, in the 18th century. Which purpose motivated the building of this structure?

To convert the native people to Christianity

To develop trade alliances with French colonies

To preserve the indigenous culture of the area

To recruit natives to work on plantations

The following sequence describes European development: Europeans expand exploration → Europeans acquire ideas from the Islamic world → Europeans explore and settle the Western Hemisphere Which change best completes this sequence?

Uses for fuel resources increase

Grade 10 - World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present · Emergence of a Global Age

Virginia SOL WHII.1

Virginia SOL WHII.1 is part of the Emergence of a Global Age strand in Grade 10 - World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students analyze political, cultural, geographic, and economic conditions in the world around 1500 A.D. Below is what WHII.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice WHII.1 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice WHII.1 All Grade 10 - World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present standards

What SOL WHII.1 means

Analyze political, cultural, geographic, and economic conditions in the world around 1500 A.D.

Practice Grade 10 - World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present SOL questions

Free Grade 10 - World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on WHII.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. Islam became a prominent religion in India because of —
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Answer: B — the rule of the Mughals
2. A Spanish mission was established near present-day Tucson, Arizona, in the 18th century. Which purpose motivated the building of this structure?
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Answer: A — To convert the native people to Christianity
3. Which religious group was most affected when the Edict of Nantes was revoked?
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Answer: C — Protestants living in France
4. The following sequence describes European development: Europeans expand exploration → Europeans acquire ideas from the Islamic world → Europeans explore and settle the Western Hemisphere Which change best completes this sequence?
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Answer: B — Navigational skills improve

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Skills you’ll practice for WHII.1

Locate major states and empires in the world around 1500 A.D.
Describe the beliefs, sacred writings, traditions, customs, and growth of major religions including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism.
Analyze major trade patterns, regional and global interactions, and cultural, technological, and scientific exchanges.

Key concepts covered by WHII.1

geographic location
major empires
1500 A.D.
historical mapping
religious beliefs
sacred texts
religious traditions
religious growth
comparative religion
trade patterns
global interactions
cultural exchange
technological diffusion
scientific exchange

How to study and practice SOL WHII.1

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether WHII.1 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.

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WHII.2 — Analyze the Renaissance and Protestant Reformation and their impacts on western civilization.
WHII.3 — Describe European exploration and its political, social, cultural, and economic impacts.

Frequently asked questions about SOL WHII.1

What is Virginia SOL WHII.1?

SOL WHII.1 is a Grade 10 - World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present Standard of Learning in the Emergence of a Global Age strand. It expects students to analyze political, cultural, geographic, and economic conditions in the world around 1500 A.D.

What skills does SOL WHII.1 cover?

SOL WHII.1 is assessed on 3 skills: locate major states and empires in the world around 1500 A.D; describe the beliefs, sacred writings, traditions, customs, and growth of major religions including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism; analyze major trade patterns, regional and global interactions, and cultural, technological, and scientific exchanges.

What strand of Grade 10 - World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present is SOL WHII.1 in?

SOL WHII.1 belongs to the Emergence of a Global Age reporting strand of the Grade 10 - World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL WHII.1?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether WHII.1 is already solid, then work the 3 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.