Intro to Marxism

What is a key aspect of Marxism?

• Promotion of private property

• Abolition of private property

• Support for capitalism

• Emphasis on individualism

What does Marxism promote regarding the future?

• A) A capitalist society

• B) A utopian dream of a future in a communist state

• C) A democratic state

• D) An anarchist society

Who was Karl Marx?

• A) A scientist

• B) An atheist philosopher who promoted communism

• C) A musician

• D) A painter

What did Karl Marx author?

• The Wealth of Nations

• The Communist Manifesto

• The Origin of Species

• The Art of War

Karl Marx did most of his work at the ________ in London.

• British Museum

• Library of Congress

• Louvre Museum

• Vatican Library

The Marxist ideal of a classless state is:

• a society where classes are abolished and everyone has equal access to resources and power

• a society where the working class rules over the bourgeoisie

• a society where the state controls all means of production

• a society where private property is abolished but classes still exist

In communism, each person is paid according to:

• their needs

• their work

• their social status

• their education level