Communism

What is the characteristic of a command economy in communist nations?

• Decisions are made by the working class

• Decisions are made by private individuals

• Decisions are made at the upper levels of government

• Decisions are made by foreign investors

Answer explanation

In a command economy in communist nations, decisions are made at the upper levels of government. This ensures centralized control and planning.

What does the government control in purely communist countries?

• Means of production

• Private property

• Mass communication

• All of the above

Answer explanation

In purely communist countries, the government controls the means of production, private property, and mass communication. This is known as a command economy where the state has complete control over these aspects.

Who wrote about the suffering created by industrialization and the deep divisions between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat?

• Friedrich Engels

• John Locke

• Adam Smith

• Karl Marx

Answer explanation

Karl Marx wrote about the suffering caused by industrialization and the class divide between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat.

What did Karl Marx predict would be the end result of the revolution against capitalists?

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Anarchy

• Socialism

Answer explanation

Karl Marx predicted that the revolution against capitalists would lead to Communism, not Capitalism, Anarchy, or Socialism. Communism is the correct choice.

During the Cold War, which countries had communist states?

• Soviet Union, East Germany, and several countries in Eastern Europe

• United States, United Kingdom, and France

• China, Japan, and South Korea

• India, Brazil, and Australia

Answer explanation

During the Cold War, communist states existed in the Soviet Union, East Germany, and Eastern Europe.

Which country is an example of a present-day communist state with strict control of the economy?

• Russia

• Japan

• South Korea

• North Korea

Answer explanation

North Korea is an example of a present-day communist state with strict control of the economy.

What did the Chinese government use to set precise goals for every facet of production in the nation?

• Five-year plans

• Monthly plans

• Ten-year plans

• Annual plans

Answer explanation

The Chinese government used five-year plans to set precise goals for every facet of production in the nation.

What has China allowed more recently in its economy?

• Private investments

• None of the above

• Free market practices

• Both A and B

Answer explanation

China has recently allowed both private investments and free market practices in its economy.

What remains limited in China due to limited political freedom?

• Educational freedom

• Religious freedom

• Social freedom

• Economic freedom

Answer explanation

Limited political freedom in China restricts economic freedom.

What has the number of communist states in the world been like after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union?

• Increasing rapidly

• Declining rapidly

• Fluctuating unpredictably

• Staying the same

Answer explanation

The number of communist states in the world has been declining rapidly after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union.