WH 3.4 Rise of Socialism and Communism

Which document did Marx co-author with Friedrich Engels, outlining the principles of communism?

• Wealth of Nations

• Das Kapital

• The Communist Manifesto

• The Origin of Species

How did Marx believe class distinctions would be eliminated in a communist society?

• Through violent revolution

• Through gradual reforms

• Through education and enlightenment

• Through economic restructuring

What social class did Karl Marx identify as being exploited by capitalism?

• Bourgeoisie

• Aristocracy

• Proletariat

• Landed gentry

What concept did Marx use to describe the separation of workers from the products of their labor and the loss of control over their working conditions?

• Alienation

• Capital accumulation

• Class consciousness

• Exploitation

What socio-economic system did Marx envision as a transitional stage between capitalism and communism?

• Feudalism

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Mercantilism

What did Marx believe would happen to the state in a communist society?

• It would become more powerful

• It would collapse

• It would remain unchanged

• It would wither away

According to Marx, what is the driving force behind historical change in capitalist societies?

• Religious beliefs

• Technological advancements

• Class struggle

• Political alliances

Who was the influential philosopher and economist known for his critiques of capitalism during the Industrial Revolution?

• Adam Smith

• Karl Marx

• John Stuart Mill

• Thomas Malthus

What major socio-economic changes occurred during the Industrial Revolution?

• Rise of feudalism

• Emergence of socialism

• Growth of capitalist economies

• Decline of urbanization

What has been the lasting influence of Marx's ideas on politics and economics?

• They have been entirely discredited

• They have been adopted by every nation

• They continue to shape debates and movements worldwide

• They are only relevant in historical contexts