Socialism Review Quiz

What is the central idea of socialism as defined historically?

• The opposition to democracy

• The support for capitalism

• The opposition to capitalism

• The support for individualism

What is seen as a prerequisite of freedom and a society built on collective action in socialism?

• Economic growth

• Social equality

• Political power

• Technological advancement

Who were the 'utopian socialists' of the late 18th and early 19th century?

• Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels

• Adam Smith and David Ricardo

• Charles Fourier and Robert Owen

• John Locke and Thomas Hobbes

What type of socialism did Marx and Engels offer?

• Utopian socialism

• Democratic socialism

• Scientific or historical socialism

• Liberal socialism

What do socialists agree upon about the role of the state?

• It ensures competition and individualism.

• It plays a minimal role, promoting private enterprise.

• It ensures that there is fairness and equality.

• It controls all material goods and resources.

What is one of the main beliefs of socialism regarding change?

• Socialism supports the status quo of capitalism.

• Socialism wants to maintain the distribution of resources as it is.

• Socialism wants change to the distribution of resources in favor of the few.

• Socialism wants change to the distribution of resources in favor of the many not the few.

What is the essential characteristic of society for socialists?

• The level of technological advancement

• The cultural norms and values of a society

• Economic relations

• The political system in place

What are socialists optimistic about when considering society?

• The unchanging nature of society

• Society being inherently selfish and individualistic

• Society being cooperative, social, and rational

• The building of a perfect and fair society without effort

What does the term 'bourgeoisie' refer to according to Marxist theory?

• The working class that has to sell their labor to survive

• The class that owns the means of production in capitalism

• The landowners and peasants in feudal societies

• The class that is considered the 'grave-diggers' of capitalism

Who did Marx famously see as the 'grave-diggers' of capitalism?

• The bourgeoisie

• The proletariat

• The landowners

• The feudal lords