Quiz on Karl Marx's Ideas and Influence

What is at the core of Marx's political philosophy?

• The importance of moral codes

• Understanding how society organizes production

• The role of kings and generals

• Abstract rights and freedoms

What does Marx refer to as the 'base' of society?

• Economic base

• Legal systems

• Moral codes

• Cultural institutions

According to Marx, what is the main conflict in modern capitalism?

• Slave owners vs. slaves

• Kings vs. generals

• Bourgeoisie vs. proletariat

• Lords vs. serfs

What concept did Marx introduce to describe workers feeling cut off from their work?

• Surplus value

• Exploitation

• Alienation

• Class struggle

What did Marx predict about capitalism?

• It would be replaced by feudalism

• It would eliminate all forms of conflict

• It would become more stable over time

• It would lead to a classless society

Which event was NOT influenced by Marx's ideas?

• The Russian Revolution of 1917

• The Chinese Revolution of 1949

• The American Civil War

• The Paris Commune of 1871

What did Otto von Bismarck introduce to dampen socialist agitation?

• Social insurance programs

• Military reforms

• Tax cuts

• Educational reforms

Which school of thought blended Marx with Freud?

• The Cambridge School

• The Frankfurt School

• The Vienna Circle

• The Chicago School

What did anti-colonial leaders conclude about colonialism?

• It was a form of capitalism

• It was beneficial for local populations

• It was a temporary phase

• It was unrelated to economic systems

How have socialist feminists used Marx's ideas?

• To advocate for more factories

• To promote the idea of a classless society

• To support the bourgeoisie

• To argue for the importance of women's unpaid labor