Understanding Communism

Communism, a dominant economic system in Eastern Europe and Asia, was proposed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. They envisioned a classless society where the proletariat would overthrow the wealthy. Communism aims for no private ownership, with the government controlling all property and businesses. The Soviet Union was the first communist nation, followed by others in Eastern Europe and Asia post-World War II. During the Cold War, a significant portion of the world lived under communist rule.

Who were the philosophers that proposed the modern idea of Communism?

• John Locke and Thomas Hobbes

• Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Voltaire

• Adam Smith and David Ricardo

Which book did Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels write to propose their ideas?

• The Communist Manifesto

• The Social Contract

• The Wealth of Nations

• Das Kapital

What is one of the key principles of Communism?

• A society with multiple classes

• A society with a free market

• A society with a strong monarchy

• A classless society

What was a common feature of clothing in communist nations?

• Designer labels

• Bright and colorful designs

• Traditional cultural attire

• Bland and uniformed styles

In a communist nation, who owns all property and businesses?

• Private individuals

• The national government

• Local communities

• Foreign investors

What was the ultimate goal of a classless society in communism?

• To create a society with diverse economic classes

• To have a society with multiple currencies

• To eliminate the need for government

• To have no currency and equal distribution of resources

What was the result of the Bolshevik revolution in Russia?

• The establishment of a monarchy

• The creation of the Soviet Union

• The rise of a capitalist economy

• The division of Russia into smaller states

Which of the following countries did NOT adopt communism after World War II?

• Hungary

• France

• East Germany

• Poland

During the Cold War, what fraction of the world's population lived under communist rule?

• One-fourth

• One-third

• One-fifth

• One-half

Which Asian countries adopted communism in the mid-20th century?

• Thailand and Vietnam

• China and North Korea

• Japan and India

• Indonesia and Malaysia