Communism v. Capitalism
In a capitalist economy, businesses are usually owned by:
A. The government
B. Private individuals
C. The military
D. Religious leaders
B. Private individuals
Which revolution in 1917 created the first successful communist government?
A. Cuban Revolution
B. Russian Revolution
C. Mexican Revolution
D. Sandinista Revolution
B. Russian Revolution
Which event created large factories and increased the number of industrial workers?
A. Enlightenment
B. Industrial Revolution
C. Renaissance
D. Agricultural Revolution
B. Industrial Revolution
In what year was The Communist Manifesto published?
A. 1776
B. 1848
C. 1917
D. 1949
B. 1848
Which economic system is based on shared ownership of resources and government control of production?
A. Capitalism
B. Communism
C. Feudalism
D. Mercantilism
B. Communism
In a communist economy, the government often controls:
A. Elections only
B. Foreign travel only
C. Resources and production
D. Religious beliefs
C. Resources and production
The Chinese Communist Party gained control of China in 1949 and created the:
A. Republic of China
B. People's Republic of China
C. United States of China
D. Chinese Empire
B. People's Republic of China
Marx believed industrial workers were called the:
A. Bourgeoisie
B. Proletariat
C. Aristocracy
D. Middle class
B. Proletariat
In what year did the first successful communist revolution occur?
A. 1917
B. 1939
C. 1945
D. 1959
A. 1917
Which idea supports a society where wealth and resources are distributed more equally?
A. Socialism
B. Imperialism
C. Nationalism
D. Capitalism
A. Socialism
During the Cold War, the United States generally supported:
A. Communism
B. Capitalism
C. Feudalism
D. Absolutism
B. Capitalism
Which 1959 revolution led to Fidel Castro creating a communist government?
A. Cuban Revolution
B. Russian Revolution
C. Mexican Revolution
D. Chinese Revolution
A. Cuban Revolution
Why did Marx criticize the Industrial Revolution?
A. It ended all trade
B. It created worker inequality and poor conditions
C. It stopped technological growth
D. It eliminated factories
B. It created worker inequality and poor conditions
In what year did China become a communist country?
A. 1919
B. 1949
C. 1959
D. 1979
B. 1949
Which economic system is based on private ownership, competition, and profit?
A. Communism
B. Socialism
C. Capitalism
D. Collectivism
C. Capitalism
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union generally supported:
A. Capitalism
B. Democracy only
C. Communism
D. Imperialism
C. Communism
The Sandinista Revolution of 1979 took place in which country?
A. Cuba
B. Nicaragua
C. Vietnam
D. Ethiopia
B. Nicaragua
According to Marx, the wealthy owners of factories were called the:
A. Proletariat
B. Peasants
C. Bourgeoisie
D. Communists
C. Bourgeoisie
Which event happened in 1959?
A. Russian Revolution
B. Cuban Revolution
C. Chinese Revolution
D. Communist Manifesto published
B. Cuban Revolution
Who wrote The Communist Manifesto in 1848?
A. Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin
B. Mao Zedong and Fidel Castro
C. Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
D. Napoleon Bonaparte and Otto von Bismarck
C. Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
Why did communist and capitalist countries compete for influence around the world?
A. They wanted control of the same ancient empires
B. They had opposing ideas about government and economics
C. They spoke different languages
D. They wanted to end all trade
B. They had opposing ideas about government and economics
Which two countries experienced major communist movements during decolonization struggles in the 1940s–1950s?
A. Korea and Vietnam
B. Mexico and Brazil
C. France and Germany
D. Japan and India
A. Korea and Vietnam
Why did industrialization help spread communist ideas?
A. Workers wanted more political power and economic equality
B. Factory owners supported communist revolutions
C. Governments forced everyone to become communist
D. Industrialization ended social problems
A. Workers wanted more political power and economic equality
Which event happened first?
A. Cuban Revolution
B. Chinese Communist Revolution
C. Russian Revolution
D. Communist Manifesto published
D. Communist Manifesto published
According to Marx, which group would lead a revolution against the ruling class?
A. Kings and nobles
B. Factory owners
C. Workers
D. Military leaders
C. Workers