Karl Marx and the Communist Manifesto

In which year was Karl Marx born?

• 1818

• 1843

• 1864

• 1835

What philosophy greatly influenced Marx during his university years?

• Existentialism

• Utilitarianism

• Stoicism

• Hegelianism

Who else wrote the Communist Manifesto with Marx

• Vladimir Lenin

• Friedrich Engels

• Jenny von Westphalen

• Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

What year was the Communist Manifesto published?

• 1883

• 1848

• 1864

• 1917

What was the main idea of the Communist Manifesto?

• The importance of free market economics

• To have no economic classes in society

• The promotion of kings and queens

• The support for rich people's capitalist ideals

Which city did Marx move to after being exiled from Continental Europe?

• Paris

• Berlin

• London

• New York

What was Marx's job while living in London?

• Bookstore owner

• Economic advisor

• European correspondent or reporter for the New York Tribune

• University professor

In which year did Marx get elected to the General Council of the International Workingmen's Association?

• 1848

• 1864

• 1917

• 1883

Which of the following countries did NOT adopt Marxist theories in the 20th century?

• Russia

• China

• Canada

• Cuba

What is written on Marx's tombstone?

• Freedom in Capital

• Proletarians of all countries, unite!

• Workers of all lands, unite

• The last capitalist we hang shall be the one who sold us the rope