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Social, Cultural, Political, and Economic Development of Early Societies

Virginia SOL WHI.3

Describe ancient Asian societies, including India, China, and their cultural and religious developments.

Study WHI.3 with SOL PrepBack to Grade 9 - World History and Geography to 1500 A.D

What students need to be able to do

  • Analyze the impact of geography on the development of ancient India and China, including locating them in time and place and describing their major geographic features.
  • Describe the social, cultural, political, and economic characteristics of the Indian subcontinent, including contributions and the concepts of varna and Jati.
  • Describe the origins, beliefs, customs, and spread of Hinduism.
  • Describe the origins, beliefs, customs, and spread of Buddhism.
  • Describe the social, cultural, political, and economic development of ancient China.
  • Describe the influence of Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism.