marxism and the family

Question 1

Who is considered the founder of Marxism?

Answer 1

Karl Marx

Question 2

What is the central idea of Marxism?

Answer 2

The idea that society is divided into classes based on the ownership of the means of production.

Question 3

True or False: According to Marxism, the ruling class controls the means of production.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What term is used to describe the working class in Marxism?

Answer 4

Proletariat

Question 5

What term is used to describe the owning class in Marxism?

Answer 5

Bourgeoisie

Question 6

According to Marxism, what drives historical change?

Answer 6

Class struggle

Question 7

What is the ultimate goal of Marxism?

Answer 7

To achieve a classless society where everyone has equal access to resources.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: Marxism views the state as a tool used by the ________ to maintain their power.

Answer 8

ruling class

Question 9

What is the term used in Marxism to describe the process by which the ruling class maintains power?

Answer 9

Ideological hegemony

Question 10

True or False: Marxism emphasizes individualism and competition.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

What economic system does Marxism critique?

Answer 11

Capitalism

Question 12

What is the term used in Marxism to describe the alienation workers feel from their labor under capitalism?

Answer 12

Alienation

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Friedrich Engels

Question 14

What is the term used in Marxism to describe the transfer of surplus value from workers to capitalists?

Answer 14

Exploitation

Question 15

What is the term used in Marxism to describe the process by which workers are treated as commodities?

Answer 15

Commodification

Question 16

What is the term used in Marxism to describe the idea that workers are paid less than the value of their labor?

Answer 16

Surplus value

Question 17

What is the term used in Marxism to describe the ruling class’s control over the ideas and beliefs of society?

Answer 17

Ideological control

Question 18

What is the term used in Marxism to describe the ruling class’s control over the means of communication?

Answer 18

Media control

Question 19

True or False: Marxism advocates for a gradual transition to socialism through reforms within the capitalist system.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

What is the term used in Marxism to describe a revolutionary class-consciousness among the working class?

Answer 20

Proletarian revolution

Question 21

What is the term used in Marxism to describe the workers’ ownership and control of the means of production?

Answer 21

Socialism

Question 22

What is the term used in Marxism to describe the final stage of society where class distinctions have disappeared?

Answer 22

Communism

Question 23

Who developed the concept of historical materialism as a key component of Marxism?

Answer 23

Karl Marx

Question 24

What is the term used in Marxism to describe the ruling class’s ability to shape societal norms and values?

Answer 24

Cultural hegemony