Key Vocabulary - The Origins of Communism Reading

Communism is a political and economic ideology that aims to establish a classless society. Which of the following best describes Communism?

• A system where private property is abolished and the means of production are owned collectively.

• A system where the government controls all aspects of life, including personal freedoms.

• A system where the market determines the production and distribution of goods.

• A system where religious leaders control the government.

Karl Marx and Fredrich Engels are known for their contributions to which field?

• Physics

• Economics

• Biology

• Literature

What is Capitalism?

• An economic system where trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit

• A political system where the government controls all aspects of life

• A social system where community ownership is emphasized

• A religious belief system

What are Means of Production?

• Tools and resources used for producing goods

• A type of economic system

• A political ideology

• A method of transportation

The Bourgeoisie is a term used to describe which social class?

• The working class

• The middle/upper class

• The peasantry

• The aristocracy

The Proletariat are:

• a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

• a group of wealthy business owners

• a political party

• a type of government system

What is Exploitation?

• treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work

• A type of software

• A form of art

• A scientific theory

What is the term for the ongoing struggle between different social classes within a society?

• Class Struggle

• Social Harmony

• Class Cooperation

• Cultural Celebration

A Revolution is:

• a sudden, radical, or complete change

• a slow and gradual change

• a minor adjustment

• a temporary change

The Communist Manifesto is a:

• novel

• political pamphlet

• scientific paper

• historical document