Quiz on Marxism and International Relations

What is the primary organizing principle of Marxism?

• Nationalism

• Capitalism

• Democracy

• Liberalism

According to Marxist theory, what are the two main socio-economic classes?

• The bourgeoisie and the proletariat

• The elites and the middle class

• The aristocracy and the clergy

• The capitalists and the socialists

What does Marxism prioritize in the study of International Relations (IR)?

• Military alliances

• Class struggle and economic relations

• Human rights policies

• Democratic peace theory

Who co-wrote The Communist Manifesto with Karl Marx?

• Vladimir Lenin

• John Locke

• Friedrich Engels

• Adam Smith

What concept explains how the global economy is divided into "core" and "periphery" states?

• Dependency Theory

• World System Theory

• Realist Theory

• Liberal Interdependence

In the Marxist view, what role does the state primarily serve?

• To promote democracy

• To protect human rights

• To serve the interests of the bourgeoisie

• To foster international peace

According to Marxist theory, what drives historical change?

• The spread of liberal democracy

• Religious movements

• Class struggle

• The balance of power

Lenin’s work Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism argues that:

• Imperialism is an extension of capitalist competition

• States compete for cultural dominance

• Military power alone determines global influence

• Capitalism leads to world peace

Which of the following best describes "historical materialism"?

• The idea that cultural values drive history

• The belief that political decisions are independent of the economy

• The perspective that economic forces shape history

• A focus on individual leaders shaping history

Which event marked the first major use of Marxist theory for international analysis?

• The Bolshevik Revolution

• The collapse of the Soviet Union

• The First World War

• The Cold War