Grade 10 - World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present · Emergence of a Global Age
Virginia SOL WHII.3
Virginia SOL WHII.3 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 describe European exploration and its political, social, cultural, and economic impacts. Below is what WHII.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice WHII.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL WHII.3 means
Describe European exploration and its political, social, cultural, and economic impacts.
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.3 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. A diagram shows the human heart and blood vessels, illustrating the movement of blood through the body (the circulatory system). This diagram best illustrates the discoveries of —
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Answer: D — William Harvey
2. A response to growing European influence in China was the —
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Answer: B — Boxer Rebellion
3. Which event inspired independence movements in Spanish and Portuguese colonies in the early 19th century?
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Answer: B — American Revolution
4. Piazza Cavour is a public square in Italy named after a historical figure. This square was named for the —
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Answer: A — noble who unified the states of Northern Italy
Skills you’ll practice for WHII.3
- Explain the political, social, cultural, and economic goals of European exploration and colonization.
- Compare and contrast the social, political, economic, and cultural effects of European colonization and Indigenous responses in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
- Analyze how competition for colonies among Britain, France, and Spain changed the economic system of Europe.
Key concepts covered by WHII.3
- exploration goals
- colonization motives
- political goals
- economic goals
- cultural goals
- colonization effects
- Indigenous responses
- social impact
- political impact
- economic impact
- cultural impact
- colonial competition
- economic systems
- European colonial powers
- mercantilism
How to study and practice SOL WHII.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether WHII.3 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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Frequently asked questions about SOL WHII.3
What is Virginia SOL WHII.3?
SOL WHII.3 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 describe European exploration and its political, social, cultural, and economic impacts.
What skills does SOL WHII.3 cover?
SOL WHII.3 is assessed on 3 skills: explain the political, social, cultural, and economic goals of European exploration and colonization; compare and contrast the social, political, economic, and cultural effects of European colonization and Indigenous responses in Africa, Asia, and the Americas; analyze how competition for colonies among Britain, France, and Spain changed the economic system of Europe.
What strand of Grade 10 - World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present is SOL WHII.3 in?
SOL WHII.3 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.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether WHII.3 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.