Key Points To Know About Marx

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    Who were the Proletariat?

    • Professional swimmers
    • Lower Classes
    • A boyband from Scandanavia
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Explore key aspects of Marxism in this quiz, focusing on Karl Marx, his seminal work 'The Communist Manifesto', and concepts like the bourgeoisie and proletariat. Understand class consciousness and its impact in Marxist theory.

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  • 2. 

    What important document did he write?

    • The communist manifesto

    • The labour manifesto

    • A cheque for DJ Tiesto

    • A book on how to read

    • A story about 3 bears

    Correct Answer
    A. The communist manifesto
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The communist manifesto." This document was written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848. It is considered one of the most influential political works in history and lays out the principles and goals of communism. The manifesto argues for the overthrow of the capitalist system and the establishment of a classless society. It has had a significant impact on politics, economics, and social movements around the world.

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  • 3. 

    Who were the bourgeoisie?

    • The lower classes

    • The Upper classes

    • A boy band from France

    • A militant band of monkeys

    • A 4 piece quartet

    Correct Answer
    A. The Upper classes
    Explanation
    The bourgeoisie refers to the upper classes in society. They are typically associated with the middle class, consisting of individuals who own property, businesses, and have a higher social and economic status. The bourgeoisie played a significant role in the rise of capitalism and the industrial revolution, as they were the ones who controlled the means of production and accumulated wealth. This social class is often contrasted with the working class or proletariat, who do not have ownership of property and rely on selling their labor for income.

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    Who was Karl Marx?

    • A factory worker

    • An Economist

    • A footballer

    • A historian

    • A German philosopher

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. An Economist
    A. A historian
    A. A German philosopher
    Explanation
    Karl Marx was a German philosopher, economist, and historian. He is best known for his contributions to the field of economics, particularly his theory of capitalism and his critique of the capitalist system. Marx's ideas had a significant impact on the development of socialist and communist movements around the world. His works, such as "The Communist Manifesto" and "Das Kapital," continue to be influential in political and economic discourse.

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    Identify all the key themes of Marxism

    • Class Consciousness

    • Capitalism will fall

    • Revolution

    • False Consciousness

    • Socialism

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Class Consciousness
    A. Capitalism will fall
    A. Revolution
    A. False Consciousness
    A. Socialism
    Explanation
    The key themes of Marxism include class consciousness, which refers to the awareness of one's social class and the exploitation they face under capitalism. Marxism also predicts that capitalism will eventually collapse due to its inherent contradictions. Revolution is seen as the means to overthrow the capitalist system and establish a socialist society. False consciousness refers to the idea that the working class is unaware of their exploitation and is manipulated by the ruling class. Finally, socialism is the desired outcome of Marxism, where the means of production are owned and controlled by the working class.

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