Grade 9 - World History and Geography to 1500 A.D · The Middle Ages
Virginia SOL WHI.7
Virginia SOL WHI.7 is part of the The Middle Ages strand in Grade 9 - World History and Geography to 1500 A.D (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students understand the civilizations of China in the Middle Ages, including their political, cultural, and technological developments. Below is what WHI.7 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice WHI.7 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL WHI.7 means
Understand the civilizations of China in the Middle Ages, including their political, cultural, and technological developments.
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.7 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. The following characteristics describe Mesoamerican civilizations: 1. Produced potatoes as a main crop 2. Believed in only one deity 3. Located in rainforest 4. Constructed pyramids Which characteristic was shared by both the Aztec and Mayan civilizations?
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Answer: D — 4
2. The following events occurred in one European nation-state: Ferdinand and Isabella unified the nation Christopher Columbus’s exploration was financed The empire expanded in the Western Hemisphere These events occurred in —
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Answer: J — Spain
3. “You must apply the strength of your righteousness to another matter which concerns you as well as God… your brethren who live in the east are in urgent need of your help.” — Pope Urban II, 1095 This speech helped to start the —
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Answer: B — First Crusade
4. The first European universities were based on the scholarly contributions of —
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Answer: J — monasteries
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Skills you’ll practice for WHI.7
- Describe the reunification of China under the Tang Dynasty and reasons for the spread of Buddhism in Tang China, Korea, and Japan.
- Describe agricultural, technological, and commercial developments during the Tang and Sung periods.
- Analyze the influences of Confucianism and changes in Confucian thought during the Sung and Mongol periods.
- Explain the importance of overland trade and maritime expeditions between China and other civilizations in the Mongol Ascendancy and Ming Dynasty.
- Trace the historic influence of the tea trade, the manufacture of paper, the development of woodblock printing, the invention of the compass, and the invention of gunpowder.
- Describe the development of the imperial state and the scholar-official class.
Key concepts covered by WHI.7
- Tang Dynasty
- Buddhism spread
- China reunification
- cultural diffusion
- Song Dynasty
- agricultural development
- technological innovation
- commercial growth
- Confucianism
- Mongol rule
- philosophical influence
- social change
- Silk Road
- maritime trade
- Mongol Ascendancy
- Ming Dynasty
- trade networks
- tea trade
- paper manufacturing
- woodblock printing
- compass invention
- gunpowder invention
- imperial state
- scholar-official class
- civil service
- bureaucratic development
How to study and practice SOL WHI.7
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether WHI.7 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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Related Grade 9 - World History and Geography to 1500 A.D standards in The Middle Ages
- WHI.8 — Describe the sub-Saharan civilizations of Ghana and Mali in medieval Africa, including their economic and cultural developments.
- WHI.9 — Understand the civilizations of medieval Japan, including their cultural, political, and social structures.
- WHI.10 — Understand the civilizations of medieval Europe, including their political, social, and economic structures.
- WHI.11 — Analyze the conflict and cooperation between the papacy and European monarchs in medieval Europe.
Frequently asked questions about SOL WHI.7
What is Virginia SOL WHI.7?
SOL WHI.7 is a Grade 9 - World History and Geography to 1500 A.D Standard of Learning in the The Middle Ages strand. It expects students to understand the civilizations of China in the Middle Ages, including their political, cultural, and technological developments.
What skills does SOL WHI.7 cover?
SOL WHI.7 is assessed on 6 skills: describe the reunification of China under the Tang Dynasty and reasons for the spread of Buddhism in Tang China, Korea, and Japan; describe agricultural, technological, and commercial developments during the Tang and Sung periods; analyze the influences of Confucianism and changes in Confucian thought during the Sung and Mongol periods; explain the importance of overland trade and maritime expeditions between China and other civilizations in the Mongol Ascendancy and Ming Dynasty; trace the historic influence of the tea trade, the manufacture of paper, the development of woodblock printing, the invention of the compass, and the invention of gunpowder; describe the development of the imperial state and the scholar-official class.
What strand of Grade 9 - World History and Geography to 1500 A.D is SOL WHI.7 in?
SOL WHI.7 belongs to the The Middle Ages 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.7?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether WHI.7 is already solid, then work the 6 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.