Basic Concepts
What is the main idea of The Communist Manifesto?
To explain the struggle between rich and poor classes.
What famous idea opens The Communist Manifesto?
A ghost of communism is spreading.
How does the manifesto view religion?
As something that can support inequality.
What is communism?
A system where property is shared.
What is wealth in simple terms?
Money, valuable things.
According to Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, what are the two main classes in society?
The bourgeoisie and the proletariat.
What did Marx believe would happen to capitalism?
It would collapse.
What does 1 Timothy 6:10 warn about?
The love of money.
What is capitalism?
A system with private ownership and profit.
What is inequality?
When things are not shared equally.
Who are the bourgeoisie?
Wealthy business owners.
What does abolishing private property mean?
People would not own property individually.
What did early Christians do in Acts 2:44–45?
They shared their possessions.
What is a factory worker called in the manifesto?
Proletariat.
What is ownership?
Possessing control or power over something.
Who are the proletariat?
Working-class laborers.
How does the manifesto describe family under capitalism?
It is influenced by money and power.
What does Colossians 3:23 teach about work?
Work with effort and purpose.
What is a business owner called in the manifesto?
Bourgeoisie.
What is labor?
Physical work that is done for production.
What is class struggle?
Conflict between social classes.
What is one step toward communism suggested by Marx?
Government control of resources.
What does Galatians 3:28 teach about people?
All are equal in Christ.
What is production?
Making of goods and services.
What is society?
Ultimately, a group of people living together or in the same general area.