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Virginia SOL 3.6
Virginia SOL 3.6 is part of the History strand in Grade 3 History (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students describe the geographic, political, economic, and social structures and innovations of ancient Greece. Below is what 3.6 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.6 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 3.6 means
Describe the geographic, political, economic, and social structures and innovations of ancient Greece.
Practice Grade 3 History SOL questions
Free Grade 3 History questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 3.6 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. The word ancient means something that —
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Answer: B — happened long, long ago
2. Which group of American Indians most often used this object for travel?
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Answer: D — Powhatan
3. Which river did Christopher Newport explore?
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Answer: A — James River
4. Which idea used in the United States government came from ancient Rome?
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Answer: A — People elect a small group to make the laws.
Skills you’ll practice for 3.6
- Locate ancient Greece on a map of the world.
- Describe the unique geography of ancient Greece.
- Identify and explain direct democracy.
- Describe the arts and innovations of ancient Greece.
- Identify and explain the architecture of ancient Greece and its influence in the world today.
Key concepts covered by 3.6
- ancient Greece
- map location
- geographic location
- geography
- city-states
- mountains
- seas
- direct democracy
- Athens
- citizen participation
- assembly
- arts
- innovations
- philosophy
- theater
- sculpture
- architecture
- columns
- Parthenon
- influence
How to study and practice SOL 3.6
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.6 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.
Related Grade 3 History standards in History
- 3.4 — Describe the geographic, political, economic, and social structures and innovations of ancient Egypt.
- 3.5 — Describe the geographic, political, economic, and social structures and innovations of ancient China.
- 3.7 — Describe the geographic, political, economic, and social structures and innovations of ancient Rome.
- 3.8 — Describe the geographic, political, economic, and social structures and innovations of the ancient empire of Mali.
- 3.9 — Explain the basic structure of the United States government.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 3.6
What is Virginia SOL 3.6?
SOL 3.6 is a Grade 3 History Standard of Learning in the History strand. It expects students to describe the geographic, political, economic, and social structures and innovations of ancient Greece.
What skills does SOL 3.6 cover?
SOL 3.6 is assessed on 5 skills: locate ancient Greece on a map of the world; describe the unique geography of ancient Greece; identify and explain direct democracy; describe the arts and innovations of ancient Greece; identify and explain the architecture of ancient Greece and its influence in the world today.
What strand of Grade 3 History is SOL 3.6 in?
SOL 3.6 belongs to the History reporting strand of the Grade 3 History Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 3.6?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.6 is already solid, then work the 5 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.