Grade 10 - World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present · Global Interactions
Virginia SOL WHII.6
Virginia SOL WHII.6 is part of the Global Interactions strand in Grade 10 - World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students understand sub-Saharan Africa from 1500 to 1800 A.D. in terms of empires, trade, and cultural developments. Below is what WHII.6 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice WHII.6 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL WHII.6 means
Understand sub-Saharan Africa from 1500 to 1800 A.D. in terms of empires, trade, and cultural developments.
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.6 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. “Germany renounces in favor of the Principal Allied and Associated Powers all her rights and titles over her overseas possessions.” — Article 119 Which document is the source of this quotation?
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Answer: C — A peace treaty that ended World War I
2. Which military tactic did the Nazis use in the Battle of Britain?
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Answer: D — Bomber raids
3. The following timeline lists major World War II events: • 1939 — German invasion of Poland • 1940 — Fall of France; Battle of Britain • 1941 — German invasion of the Soviet Union Which event occurred in 1939?
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Answer: A — German invasion of Poland
4. A timeline of 20th-century events is divided into four periods: 1. End of World War I 2. End of World War II 3. Cold War 4. End of the Cold War The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed during period —
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Answer: C — 3
Skills you’ll practice for WHII.6
- Describe the location and development of eastern and western Africa.
- Explain the influence of Askia Muhammad I in the region.
- Analyze the role of religion in eastern and western Africa including Islam in Songhai, Coptic Christianity in Ethiopia, and Animism in Songhai and Asante empires.
- Analyze the role of the Ashanti and other powerful western African empires in the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
- Examine the Swahili trade network and its impacts on eastern Africa.
- Compare and contrast the development of Central and Southern Africa including the political systems of Songhai, Asante, Kongo, and Zulu empires.
- Analyze the adoption of African Christianity in Kongo and compare it to the practice of Indigenous religions in the Zulu Empire.
- Identify trading partners, resources, and products exchanged with major central and southern African empires.
Key concepts covered by WHII.6
- eastern Africa
- western Africa
- geographic location
- historical development
- Askia Muhammad I
- Songhai Empire
- West African leadership
- Islam in Songhai
- Coptic Christianity
- Animism
- Asante Empire
- Ashanti Empire
- Transatlantic Slave Trade
- West African empires
- slave trade
- Swahili trade network
- trade impacts
- Indian Ocean trade
- Central Africa
- Southern Africa
- Kongo Empire
- Zulu Empire
- political systems
- African Christianity
- Indigenous religions
- religious comparison
- trading partners
- resources
- products
How to study and practice SOL WHII.6
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether WHII.6 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.6
What is Virginia SOL WHII.6?
SOL WHII.6 is a Grade 10 - World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present Standard of Learning in the Global Interactions strand. It expects students to understand sub-Saharan Africa from 1500 to 1800 A.D. in terms of empires, trade, and cultural developments.
What skills does SOL WHII.6 cover?
SOL WHII.6 is assessed on 8 skills: describe the location and development of eastern and western Africa; explain the influence of Askia Muhammad I in the region; analyze the role of religion in eastern and western Africa including Islam in Songhai, Coptic Christianity in Ethiopia, and Animism in Songhai and Asante empires; analyze the role of the Ashanti and other powerful western African empires in the Transatlantic Slave Trade; examine the Swahili trade network and its impacts on eastern Africa; compare and contrast the development of Central and Southern Africa including the political systems of Songhai, Asante, Kongo, and Zulu empires; analyze the adoption of African Christianity in Kongo and compare it to the practice of Indigenous religions in the Zulu Empire; identify trading partners, resources, and products exchanged with major central and southern African empires.
What strand of Grade 10 - World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. to the Present is SOL WHII.6 in?
SOL WHII.6 belongs to the Global Interactions 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.6?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether WHII.6 is already solid, then work the 8 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.