11/27/23 Marxism Quiz

What is Marxism?

• A suggestion for a fairer society

• A political and economic philosophy

• A theory based on the ideas of Karl Marx

• A view of the way things are now

Where was Karl Marx born?

• North London

• Highgate Cemetery

• London

• Germany

What is the opposite of Marxism?

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Communism

• Socialism

What is capitalism?

• An economic system based on private ownership of the means of production

• A system that encourages equality

• A type of conflict theory

• A way of creating a fairer society

What was the Industrial Revolution?

• A time when people had freedom and rights to all land

• A time when the government passed enclosure acts

• A time when lords of the manor owned all the land

• A time of dramatic change during which factories and cities grew

Who were the bourgeoisie?

• The proletariat

• The middle-class

• The workers

• The factory owners

Who were the proletariat?

• The workers

• The factory owners

• The bourgeoisie

• The middle-class

What did Marx believe about capitalist society?

• It encourages inequality

• It promotes equality

• It treats all people fairly

• It ensures the rich stay rich

How did Marx believe radical change could come about?

• Through education and personal development

• Through revolution

• Through capitalism

• Through communism

What is communism according to Marx?

• A system where all factories and businesses are owned by everyone

• A system where the government controls all means of production

• A system where the proletariat oppress the bourgeoisie

• A system where only the rich own factories and businesses