Famous Figures
Name at least one Transgender Activist who played a key role in the Gay Rights movement of the 60s and 70s?
Martha P. Johnson or Sylvia Rivera
What is the name for the class that owns the means of production, i.e. factories, raw materials, etc.?
Capitalist or Bourgeoisie
Which nation first considered socialism as a good path? A. Russia/USSR, B. Cuba, C. China, D. France
D. French
France is considered the nation that first considered socialism as a good path. The French Revolution in the late 18th century played a significant role in shaping socialist ideas and ideals. During this time, thinkers like Henri de Saint-Simon and Charles Fourier developed theories advocating for social equality and the redistribution of wealth. These ideas laid the foundation for modern socialism and influenced subsequent socialist movements around the world.
How many Territories does the U.S. currently have? For an extra 100 points, name one other than Puerto Rico. A. 7, B. 11, C. 16, D. 19
C. 16
Name at least one anarchist org in the triangle?
Food Not Bombs, Triangle Stop Cop City
Who wrote State and Revolution?
Vladimir Lenin
What is the name for the difference between the value a worker produces and the value, or wage, they are given?
Surplus Value
What year was lynching made illegal by the United States Federal Government?
2022. President Joe Biden on March 29, 2022 signed into law historic anti-lynching legislation.
How much money in military aid did U.S. send to Israel Oct 7th 2023-Oct 7th 2024? A. $12.6 billion, B. $13.7 billion, C. $15.8 billion, D. $17.9 billion
D. $17.9 billion (source: AP News)
What is the new name of the DEI office at NC State?
Office of Equal Opportunity
Who was the leader of the Haitian revolution?
Toussaint L'Ouverture
What is a mass organization of workers across an entire sector of the economy?
Industrial Union
What Country/King had colonial rule over Congo?
For 23 years, the Congo was King Leopold II’s (of Belgium) personal possession. Eventually his horrifying human rights abuses were exposed, and in 1908 the Belgian parliament caved to international pressure and took over administration of the territory.
How much money do corporations within the private prison industry make annually? A. $257 million, B. $294 million, C. $342 million D. $374 million
D. $374 million annually in profit, and $3.9 billion in revenue according to Princeton law
What is the name of the people/organization in the green hats and notepads at protests?
National Lawyer’s Guild or Legal Observers
What was the name of a prominent Polish Socialist and Anti-War Activist in the early 20th Century?
Rosa Luxemburg
What is the name for someone who defends the current social order and opposes progress?
Reactionary
Which militant leftist group in the 70's, named after a Black Panther, claimed 14 pipe bombings against corporate and state targets, as many bank robberies, and the rescue of a jailed member?
The George Jackson Brigade
In the U.S., how many people are killed from Gun violence per day? (hint: it's a number x 10, so 70, 100, etc)
120) Every day, more than 120 Americans are killed with guns and more than 200 are shot and wounded
What's the term for getting a job at a specific workplace with the intent of organizing other employees?
SALTing
Who was the Socialist leader (from the Americas) who offered their expertise to the Congolese liberation movement?
Ernesto "Che" Guevara
Who said "As far as I’m concerned, ‘liberal’ is the most meaningless word in the dictionary... But when times get hard and money gets tight, they pull off that liberal mask and you think you’re talking to Adolf Hitler. They feel sorry for the so-called underprivileged just as long as they can maintain their own privileges. " ?
Assata Shakur, BLA member and major activist of the 60s and 70s.
What Island did Native American Activists (U.S.) take over from 1969-1971?
From November 20, 1969, to June 11, 1971, Native Americans took over and held Alcatraz Island in San Fransisco as Indian Land. The Occupation of Alcatraz Island" was led by the Native American group, Indians of All Tribes (IAT).
What's the country with the highest risk for climate disasters?
According to the 2023 World Risk Index, the Philippines is considered the country with the highest risk for climate disasters, followed by Indonesia and India, with the Philippines ranking highest due to its high exposure to natural disasters coupled with its vulnerability to them.
What was name of the statue at UNC Chapel Hill students and protestors tore down in 2018?
The Confederate statue, known as Silent Sam, was toppled by protesters at UNC on August 20, 2018. The statue had stood in a prominent location on campus for over a century.