Grade 9 - World History and Geography to 1500 A.D · The Middle Ages
Virginia SOL WHI.9
Virginia SOL WHI.9 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 medieval Japan, including their cultural, political, and social structures. Below is what WHI.9 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice WHI.9 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL WHI.9 means
Understand the civilizations of medieval Japan, including their cultural, political, and social structures.
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.9 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. During the Paleolithic Era, how did most early humans acquire food?
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Answer: H — By following animal migrations
2. Early Hellenic culture spread from Greece to Asia Minor primarily as a result of —
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Answer: C — sea trade
3. A map shows territorial expansion over time labeled “to 632,” “to 656,” and “to 750.” What best completes the title of this map: “The Spread of —”?
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Answer: B — Islam
4. The Vikings who invaded Europe in the Middle Ages were from —
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Answer: J — Scandinavia
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Skills you’ll practice for WHI.9
- Describe the significance of Japan's proximity to China and Korea and the intellectual, linguistic, religious, and philosophical influence of those countries on Japan.
- Discuss the reign of Prince Shōtoku of Japan and the characteristics of Japanese society and family life during his reign.
- Describe the values, social customs, and traditions prescribed by the lord-vassal system consisting of shogun, daimyo, and samurai and the lasting influence of the warrior code in the 21st century.
- Trace the development of distinctive forms of Japanese Buddhism.
- Examine the ninth and 10th centuries' golden age of literature, art, and drama and its lasting effects on culture today, including Murasaki Shikibu's Tale of Genji.
- Analyze the rise of a military society in the late 12th century and the role of the samurai in that society.
Key concepts covered by WHI.9
- Japan-China-Korea relations
- cultural influence
- intellectual exchange
- religious diffusion
- Prince Shōtoku
- Asuka period
- Japanese society
- family structure
- shogun
- daimyo
- samurai
- lord-vassal system
- Bushido code
- Japanese Buddhism
- Zen Buddhism
- Pure Land Buddhism
- religious development
- Heian period
- Tale of Genji
- literary golden age
- artistic development
- Kamakura period
- military society
- samurai role
- feudal Japan
How to study and practice SOL WHI.9
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether WHI.9 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.7 — Understand the civilizations of China in the Middle Ages, including their political, cultural, and technological developments.
- WHI.8 — Describe the sub-Saharan civilizations of Ghana and Mali in medieval Africa, including their economic and cultural developments.
- 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.9
What is Virginia SOL WHI.9?
SOL WHI.9 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 medieval Japan, including their cultural, political, and social structures.
What skills does SOL WHI.9 cover?
SOL WHI.9 is assessed on 6 skills: describe the significance of Japan's proximity to China and Korea and the intellectual, linguistic, religious, and philosophical influence of those countries on Japan; discuss the reign of Prince Shōtoku of Japan and the characteristics of Japanese society and family life during his reign; describe the values, social customs, and traditions prescribed by the lord-vassal system consisting of shogun, daimyo, and samurai and the lasting influence of the warrior code in the 21st century; trace the development of distinctive forms of Japanese Buddhism; examine the ninth and 10th centuries' golden age of literature, art, and drama and its lasting effects on culture today, including Murasaki Shikibu's Tale of Genji; analyze the rise of a military society in the late 12th century and the role of the samurai in that society.
What strand of Grade 9 - World History and Geography to 1500 A.D is SOL WHI.9 in?
SOL WHI.9 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.9?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether WHI.9 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.