Grade 9 - World History and Geography to 1500 A.D · Leading to the Renaissance
Virginia SOL WHI.13
Virginia SOL WHI.13 is part of the Leading to the Renaissance strand in Grade 9 - World History and Geography to 1500 A.D (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students understand the factors contributing to the European Renaissance, including its economic, political, and cultural foundations. Below is what WHI.13 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice WHI.13 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL WHI.13 means
Understand the factors contributing to the European Renaissance, including its economic, political, and cultural foundations.
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.13 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Standards of Religious Conduct A diagram showed a set of religious laws or moral rules that guide behavior. Which of these best completes the diagram?
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Answer: D — Ten Commandments
2. The Indus River System The Indus River flows from the Himalayas through northwestern South Asia into the Arabian Sea. Which empire is associated with this river system?
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Answer: A — Gupta Empire
3. The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of —
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Answer: A — Hinduism
4. According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he —
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Answer: C — governed as a just ruler
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Skills you’ll practice for WHI.13
- Determine the economic, political, philosophical, and cultural foundations of the Italian Renaissance.
- Sequence events related to the rise of Italian city-states and their political development, including Machiavelli's theory of governing.
- Analyze the contributions of artists and philosophers of the Italian Renaissance, including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Petrarch.
Key concepts covered by WHI.13
- Italian Renaissance
- economic foundations
- political structures
- philosophical thought
- cultural rebirth
- Italian city-states
- Machiavelli
- The Prince
- political theory
- historical sequencing
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Michelangelo
- Petrarch
- Renaissance art
- Renaissance philosophy
How to study and practice SOL WHI.13
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether WHI.13 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.13
What is Virginia SOL WHI.13?
SOL WHI.13 is a Grade 9 - World History and Geography to 1500 A.D Standard of Learning in the Leading to the Renaissance strand. It expects students to understand the factors contributing to the European Renaissance, including its economic, political, and cultural foundations.
What skills does SOL WHI.13 cover?
SOL WHI.13 is assessed on 3 skills: determine the economic, political, philosophical, and cultural foundations of the Italian Renaissance; sequence events related to the rise of Italian city-states and their political development, including Machiavelli's theory of governing; analyze the contributions of artists and philosophers of the Italian Renaissance, including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Petrarch.
What strand of Grade 9 - World History and Geography to 1500 A.D is SOL WHI.13 in?
SOL WHI.13 belongs to the Leading to the Renaissance 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.13?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether WHI.13 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.