World - Final Review!

According to Karl Marx, what is the primary reason for the conflict between the ruling class and the working class?

• The ruling class has superior education.
• The ruling class owns the means of production.
• The working class is more innovative.
• The working class has more political power.

What did Marx predict would happen to capitalism in the long run?

• It would evolve into a more equitable system.
• It would become the dominant global system.
• It would be replaced by democracy.
• It would fail and lead to a revolution.

In the context of socialism, what does the term "proletariat" refer to?

• The working class that does not own production.
• The ruling class that owns production.
• The government officials managing the economy.
• The entrepreneurs who start businesses.

What is a key characteristic of communism?

• Private property is encouraged.
• There are distinct social classes.
• There is no private property and no classes.
• The government controls all aspects of life.

How did workers in the West respond to the issues raised by capitalism?

• They revolted violently against the ruling class.
• They accepted their conditions without protest.
• They gained suffrage and used their votes and unions.
• They migrated to socialist countries for better opportunities.

Which ideology advocates for the collective ownership of the means of production?

• Capitalism
• Socialism
• Fascism
• Liberalism

What was the primary impact of the Industrial Revolution on rural lifestyles?

• It improved agricultural practices, allowing for more efficient farming.
• It led to the disappearance of rural lifestyles as people migrated to cities.
• It resulted in a decline of urbanization, as people preferred country living.
• It had no significant impact on rural lifestyles.

What was one of the primary reasons for the population boom in Britain during the Industrial Revolution?

• Increased agricultural efficiency leading to surplus food.
• A decline in disease and improved healthcare.
• The introduction of new technologies in textile production.
• The expansion of colonial territories providing more resources.

How did the factory system change the production of cloth in the 1760s?

• It allowed for cloth to be produced exclusively in rural homes.
• It centralized cloth production in factories, moving it away from homes.
• It introduced new materials that made cloth production easier.
• It eliminated the need for skilled labor in cloth making.

Which statement accurately reflects the role of James Watt in the Industrial Revolution?

• He invented the first steam-powered locomotive.
• He improved the steam engine, allowing factories to operate continuously.
• He was responsible for the development of the agricultural revolution.
• He created the 'putting-out' system for textile production.