Communism

In a "pure" communist society, who are the wealthiest and most powerful people?

• Intellectuals
• Business leaders
• Military leaders
• No One--every member of society is supposed to be equal

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What societal problem did Karl Marx attempt to address in his manifesto? Choose the best answer.

• The exploitation of the poor by the rich
• The low quality of good produced at large factories.
• The fact that poor people were not allowed to vote.
• Unfair laws that allow poor people to be sent to prison

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

According to Marx, workers would take control of governments through:

• Non-violent protest
• Democratic reforms
• Violent revolution
• Trickery

What is the best synonym for "centralized economy?"

• Free-Market Economy
• Planned Economy
• Poor Economy
• Fair Economy

How is Russia different from Cuba?

• Cuba is a Socialist nation, Russia is a communist nation
• Cuba has maintained a communist government and Russia has not
• Cuba receives a lot of foreign aid and Russia does not
• Cuba has incorporated elements of capitalism and Russia has not.

In a Communist country, workers have no ________ to work harder.

• Time
• Help
• Ability
• Incentive

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which term best describes the unity of a country's people in order to fight for what they believe in based on history, culture, and/or religion?

• colonialism
• nationalism
• imperialism
• communism

The dividing line between the communist countries and the free countries was called the _____.

• Berlin Wall
• Iron Curtain
• Front Line
• Mason-Dixon

Who was the leader of the Chinese Communists?

• Kim Jung-Un
• Chiang Zhou
• Jiang Jieshi
• Mao Zedong

China's "Great Leap Forward" involved...

• Agricultural reforms
• Religious reforms
• Reform of the military
• Modernization, especially of industry