Economic Theories and Philosophies
Historical Figures
Social Classes and Movements
Economic Systems and Phases
Events and Concepts
100

This German philosopher and economist co-authored "The Communist Manifesto" and is known for his critique of capitalism.

Who is Karl Marx?

100

This Soviet leader implemented policies of collectivization and industrialization, leading to significant economic and social changes in the USSR.

Who is Joseph Stalin?

100

This term refers to a group of people within society who share similar socioeconomic status.

What is class?

100

This intermediate stage in Marxist theory involves the state ownership of the means of production and distribution.

What is the Socialist Phase?

100

This type of urban dwelling was often overcrowded and unsanitary, housing many immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

What is tenement housing?

200

This British philosopher and economist is known for his works on liberty, utilitarianism, and political economy.

Who is John Stuart Mill?

200

This Cambodian revolutionary led the Khmer Rouge and was responsible for the Cambodian genocide.

Who is Pol Pot?

200

This social class is typically characterized by moderate income levels and includes professionals, managers, and small business owners.

What is the middle class?

200

This final stage in Marxist theory envisions a classless, stateless society where the means of production are communally owned.

What is the Communist Phase?

200

This form of protest involves workers stopping work to demand better conditions, pay, or other labor rights.

What is a strike?

300

This economic philosophy advocates for minimal government intervention in the market.

What is laissez-faire?

300

This Chinese communist revolutionary founded the People's Republic of China and led the country through significant social and economic changes.

Who is Mao Zedong?

300

This social class is often associated with manual labor and lower income levels.

What is the working class?

300

This stage in Marxist theory involves the overthrow of the capitalist system by the working class.

What is the Revolutionary Phase?

300

This term refers to the deliberate and systematic destruction of a social class.

What is classicide?

400

This theory applies the concept of "survival of the fittest" to human societies, often used to justify social inequality.

What is Social Darwinism?

400

This term describes a wealthy and powerful 19th-century American industrialist who was perceived to have exploited workers and resources.

What is a robber baron?

400

This social class is characterized by high income levels, significant wealth, and often includes influential business and political leaders.

What is the upper class?

400

This socio-political movement in China, led by Mao Zedong, aimed to preserve communist ideology by purging remnants of capitalist and traditional elements.

What is the Cultural Revolution?

400

This market structure is characterized by a single seller dominating the market, often leading to higher prices and reduced competition.

What is a monopoly?

500

This term describes an economic system where business success is influenced by close relationships between business people and government officials.

What is crony capitalism?

500

This term was used in the Soviet Union to describe relatively affluent farmers who were targeted during Stalin's collectivization campaign.

Who are the kulaks?

500

This organization represents workers in negotiations with employers over wages, benefits, and working conditions.

What is a union?

500

This term refers to the deliberate and systematic extermination of a particular ethnic, racial, or national group.

What is genocide?

500

This term describes an economic system where business success is influenced by close relationships between business people and government officials.

What is crony capitalism?

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