Marx and Engels - Key Ideas (1818–83) & (1820–95) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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According to Marx & Engels, what are the two core pillars of Marxism?
According to Marx & Engels, what are the two core pillars of Marxism?
Class & socially determined human nature
What does historical materialism explain historical developments in terms of?
What does historical materialism explain historical developments in terms of?
Economic & class factors
What did Marx & Engels identify as the primary force behind social & political change?
What did Marx & Engels identify as the primary force behind social & political change?
Conflict between social classes
Which stage comes immediately before capitalism in Marx's historical stages?
Which stage comes immediately before capitalism in Marx's historical stages?
Feudalism
In capitalism, which class exploits the proletariat according to Marx & Engels?
In capitalism, which class exploits the proletariat according to Marx & Engels?
The bourgeoisie
Under capitalism, what are workers alienated from according to Marx & Engels?
Under capitalism, what are workers alienated from according to Marx & Engels?
Products of labour & own potential
What dominates individuals' lives under capitalism instead of humanistic needs?
What dominates individuals' lives under capitalism instead of humanistic needs?
Pursuit of profit
How did Marx & Engels describe the structure of communist society?
How did Marx & Engels describe the structure of communist society?
Classless & stateless
Who owns the means of production under communism?
Who owns the means of production under communism?
Collectively owned
What are social relations based on under communism according to Marx & Engels?
What are social relations based on under communism according to Marx & Engels?
Mutual cooperation
What is the purpose of the dictatorship of the proletariat?
What is the purpose of the dictatorship of the proletariat?
Preserve the revolution
What brings the dialectic process to an end according to Marx & Engels?
What brings the dialectic process to an end according to Marx & Engels?
Emergence of communism