Communism
Who is considered the father of communism?
Karl Marx
What philosophical concept suggests that individuals have a moral duty to act in a way that maximizes overall happiness and minimizes suffering for the greatest number of people?
Utilitarianism
What international organization was established in 1945 to promote peace and cooperation among nations, replacing the League of Nations?
United Nations
What economic concept refers to the situation where a single producer or seller controls a substantial portion of a market, allowing them to influence prices and reduce competition?
Monopoly
Who was the French philosopher and writer who coined the term "anarchism" and advocated for a stateless society without coercion or hierarchy?
Pierre-Joseph Proudhon
What is the primary goal of communism in terms of economic and social conditions?
Classless society with equal wealth distribution
What is the philosophical term for the belief that all events, including human choices and decisions, are determined completely by previously existing causes?
Determinism
In 1990, Iraq invaded which neighboring country, leading to the Gulf War and international military intervention to liberate the occupied nation?
Kuwait
In international trade, what theory suggests that countries should specialize in producing the goods and services in which they have a comparative advantage, resulting in mutual gains from trade?
Comparative Advantage
In leftist political thought, what is the principle that people should have control over the decisions that affect their lives, including their workplaces and communities?
Self-Determination
Which famous political slogan is often associated with communism?
By each according to his ability, to each according to his needs
What is the philosophical position that argues that there is no inherent or objective meaning in the universe, and individuals must create their own meaning and values in life?
Existentialism
Which African country, formerly known as Abyssinia, was the only African nation to resist European colonization in the 19th century?
Ethiopia
What is the term for the economic theory that suggests that a government can stimulate economic growth by increasing government spending and cutting taxes, often used during recessions?
Keynesian Economics
Who was the Marxist philosopher and revolutionary who developed the theory of "permanent revolution," arguing that socialist revolutions should spread internationally to succeed?
Leon Trotsky
Which major event in Russian history marked the first large-scale attempt to establish a communist society?
October Revolution
What theological doctrine asserts that salvation is predetermined by God and that individuals have no free will in the matter?
Predestination
What is the name of the U.S. foreign policy doctrine, articulated in 1823, that warned European powers against further colonization and intervention in the Americas?
The Monroe Doctrine
In economics, what term describes the total value of a company's outstanding shares of stock, often used as a measure of the company's worth?
In leftist thought, what is the concept that workers should have control over the means of production and be involved in decision-making, often through labor councils and cooperatives?
Workers' Self-Management
During the Spanish Civil War, which international group of volunteers, often associated with communist ideals, fought on the side of the Spanish Republic against General Francisco Franco's Nationalist forces?
International Brigades
What philosophical concept, often associated with Friedrich Hayek, argues that the free market and limited government intervention lead to the most efficient allocation of resources?
Classic Liberalism
What term describes China's policy toward Taiwan, which asserts that Taiwan is a part of China and that reunification is a long-term goal, even if it requires the use of force?
One-China Policy
What economic theory suggests that markets left to themselves tend to self-regulate and reach equilibrium, as proposed by Adam Smith in "The Wealth of Nations"?
Invisible Hand Theory
What concept, rooted in socialist thought, emphasizes the role of the state in controlling and regulating major industries and key economic sectors?
State Interventionism