Historical Materialism and Revolutionary Change (Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What did the Industrial Revolution lead to according to Marxist thought?
What did the Industrial Revolution lead to according to Marxist thought?
New class dynamics
What philosophical concept influenced Marxism's view of change?
What philosophical concept influenced Marxism's view of change?
Hegelian dialectic
In historical materialism, what shapes all aspects of society?
In historical materialism, what shapes all aspects of society?
The economic system
Which stage comes immediately before capitalism in Marx's historical stages?
Which stage comes immediately before capitalism in Marx's historical stages?
Feudalism
What drives all historical development according to Marx and Engels?
What drives all historical development according to Marx and Engels?
Class conflicts
What contradictions in capitalism lead to its downfall?
What contradictions in capitalism lead to its downfall?
Labour exploitation & wealth concentration
What does 'class for itself' mean?
What does 'class for itself' mean?
Awareness of shared exploitation & power
What institutions does the ruling class use to maintain control?
What institutions does the ruling class use to maintain control?
Education, religion, media & politics
Why is revolution necessary according to Marx?
Why is revolution necessary according to Marx?
To dismantle bourgeois control
What did Lenin emphasise was needed to guide the revolutionary movement?
What did Lenin emphasise was needed to guide the revolutionary movement?
A revolutionary elite
What is abolished in a communist society according to Marx?
What is abolished in a communist society according to Marx?
Private property & class distinctions