Grade 9 - World History and Geography to 1500 A.D · Mesoamerican and Andean Civilizations
Virginia SOL WHI.12
Virginia SOL WHI.12 is part of the Mesoamerican and Andean Civilizations strand in Grade 9 - World History and Geography to 1500 A.D (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students understand the Mesoamerican and Andean civilizations, including their political, cultural, and technological achievements. Below is what WHI.12 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice WHI.12 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL WHI.12 means
Understand the Mesoamerican and Andean civilizations, including their political, cultural, and technological achievements.
Practice Grade 9 - World History and Geography to 1500 A.D SOL questions
Free Grade 9 - World History and Geography to 1500 A.D questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on WHI.12 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. In The Prince, Niccolò Machiavelli explained why it is necessary for leaders to have —
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Answer: A — absolute power
2. The Roman Republic included the following political institutions: Assemblies Senate Consuls These institutions are examples of —
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Answer: F — representative government
3. Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies?
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Answer: C — Survival needs
4. The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that —
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Answer: D — there are many gods and goddesses in existence
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Skills you’ll practice for WHI.12
- Describe the locations, landforms, and climates of Mexico, Central America, and South America and their effects on Mayan, Aztec, and Incan economies, trade, and the development of urban societies.
- Explain how and where each empire arose and how the Aztec and Incan empires were defeated by the Spanish.
- Describe the artistic and oral traditions and architecture in the three civilizations.
- Describe the Mesoamerican achievements in astronomy and mathematics, including the development of the calendar and the effects of Mesoamerican knowledge of seasonal changes on agricultural systems.
- Examine the roles of people in each society, including class structures, family life, warfare, religious beliefs and practices, and slavery.
Key concepts covered by WHI.12
- Mesoamerica
- Andes
- Mayan civilization
- Aztec Empire
- Incan Empire
- geographic influence
- Spanish conquest
- imperial rise
- imperial fall
- Mesoamerican art
- Andean art
- oral traditions
- architectural styles
- pyramid construction
- Mesoamerican astronomy
- calendar systems
- agricultural cycles
- mathematical systems
- social hierarchy
- family structures
- warfare systems
- religious practices
- slavery systems
How to study and practice SOL WHI.12
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether WHI.12 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 WHI.12
What is Virginia SOL WHI.12?
SOL WHI.12 is a Grade 9 - World History and Geography to 1500 A.D Standard of Learning in the Mesoamerican and Andean Civilizations strand. It expects students to understand the Mesoamerican and Andean civilizations, including their political, cultural, and technological achievements.
What skills does SOL WHI.12 cover?
SOL WHI.12 is assessed on 5 skills: describe the locations, landforms, and climates of Mexico, Central America, and South America and their effects on Mayan, Aztec, and Incan economies, trade, and the development of urban societies; explain how and where each empire arose and how the Aztec and Incan empires were defeated by the Spanish; describe the artistic and oral traditions and architecture in the three civilizations; describe the Mesoamerican achievements in astronomy and mathematics, including the development of the calendar and the effects of Mesoamerican knowledge of seasonal changes on agricultural systems; examine the roles of people in each society, including class structures, family life, warfare, religious beliefs and practices, and slavery.
What strand of Grade 9 - World History and Geography to 1500 A.D is SOL WHI.12 in?
SOL WHI.12 belongs to the Mesoamerican and Andean Civilizations reporting strand of the Grade 9 - World History and Geography to 1500 A.D Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL WHI.12?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether WHI.12 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.