11/27/23 Marxism Quiz

What is Marxism?

• A theory based on the ideas of Karl Marx

• A suggestion for a fairer society

• A political and economic philosophy

• 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

• Communism

• Socialism

• Feudalism

What is capitalism?

• A system that encourages inequality

• A way of creating a fairer society

• A political system based on equality

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

During which time period was Marx formulating his theories?

• Enlightenment

• Feudalism

• Industrial Revolution

• Renaissance

Who were the factory owners in Marx's terms?

• Working-class

• Middle-class

• Proletariat

• Bourgeoisie

What did Marx believe about the working class?

• They should embrace capitalism

• They should overthrow the bourgeoisie

• They were treated fairly by the factory owners

• They had the power to change things

What did Marx call the new system that would replace capitalism?

• Capitalism

• Communism

• Socialism

• Feudalism

What is the main conflict in Marxism?

• Communism vs Capitalism

• Factory owners vs Workers

• Government vs People

• Rich vs Poor

How did Marx view capitalist society?

• Based on a system that encourages inequality

• Based on a system that promotes equality

• Based on a system that treats everyone fairly

• Based on a system that benefits the working class