Karl Marx

Question 1

When was Karl Marx born?

Answer 1

1818

Question 2

Where was Karl Marx born?

Answer 2

Trier, Prussia (now Germany)

Question 3

Which universities did Karl Marx attend?

Answer 3

The universities of Bonn, Berlin, and Jena

Question 4

Who co-wrote ‘The Communist Manifesto’ with Karl Marx?

Answer 4

Friedrich Engels

Question 5

What are Karl Marx’s two most famous works?

Answer 5

‘The Communist Manifesto’ and ‘Das Kapital’

Question 6

What is Karl Marx best known for developing?

Answer 6

Marxism

Question 7

What is the primary focus of Marxism?

Answer 7

A critique of capitalism and the advocacy for a classless society

Question 8

When was ‘The Communist Manifesto’ published?

Answer 8

1848

Question 9

What is the core idea of ‘The Communist Manifesto’?

Answer 9

The call for proletarian revolution to overthrow the capitalist class and establish a classless society

Question 10

What is ‘Das Kapital’ about?

Answer 10

An in-depth critique of political economy, focusing on capital, labor, and class relations

Question 11

Which revolution was deeply inspired by Marx’s ideas?

Answer 11

The Russian Revolution of 1917

Question 12

What time period did Marx live in?

Answer 12

The 19th century, during the Industrial Revolution

Question 13

What socio-economic system did Karl Marx critique?

Answer 13

Capitalism

Question 14

What did Marx argue was the driving force of history?

Answer 14

Class struggles

Question 15

How did the Industrial Revolution influence Marx’s ideas?

Answer 15

The rise of industrial capitalism and extreme inequalities shaped his critique of capitalism

Question 16

Which countries formed socialist states based on Marx’s ideas in the 20th century?

Answer 16

The Soviet Union and China

Question 17

What kind of society did Karl Marx advocate for?

Answer 17

A classless, stateless society

Question 18

How did Marx’s ideas influence the world?

Answer 18

They formed the theoretical basis for socialist and communist movements

Question 19

What was a major challenge Karl Marx faced throughout his life?

Answer 19

Poverty and financial hardship

Question 20

Why was Karl Marx often in exile?

Answer 20

Due to political persecution for his radical views

Question 21

Which collaborator financially supported Karl Marx during his life?

Answer 21

Friedrich Engels

Question 22

How is Karl Marx’s legacy viewed today?

Answer 22

He is considered one of the most influential thinkers, though his association with authoritarian regimes is controversial

Question 23

What health issues did Karl Marx face in his later years?

Answer 23

Significant health problems, though the specifics are unclear

Question 24

How did Marx’s ideas shape 20th-century revolutions?

Answer 24

They inspired socialist and communist revolutions, such as in Russia and China

Question 25

True or False: Marx’s ‘Das Kapital’ was completed during his lifetime.

Answer 25

False, it was left incomplete, and Engels published later volumes

Question 26

What did Marx believe drives historical change?

Answer 26

Economic factors

Question 27

Fill in the blank: Marx’s concept of _____ describes the economic forces driving history.

Answer 27

Historical materialism

Question 28

Which Shakespearean works was Karl Marx especially fond of?

Answer 28

He frequently quoted Shakespeare’s plays

Question 29

How is Marx’s critique of capitalism relevant today?

Answer 29

It is still influential in discussions about inequality and globalization

Question 30

How many children did Karl Marx have with Jenny von Westphalen?

Answer 30

Seven, but only three survived to adulthood

Question 31

What major socio-political theory did Karl Marx develop with Engels?

Answer 31

Communism

Question 32

What was a common problem Marx’s family faced due to his financial issues?

Answer 32

They often had to avoid creditors by using fake names

Question 33

Funny Fact: What strategy did Marx’s family use to avoid creditors?

Answer 33

They put fake names on their door to avoid creditors