Communism and Nationalism Quiz

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What major historical event was Vladimir Lenin a key figure in?

American Civil War

Russian Communist Revolution (correct)

World War II

French Revolution

Which term is used to describe the philosophy developed by Lenin that influenced revolutions worldwide?

Feudalism

Capitalism

Social Democracy

Marxist-Leninist (correct)

What key concept did Lenin introduce into Marxism that differs from Karl Marx's original ideas?

Class collaboration

Dictatorship of the proletariat (correct)

Global capitalism

Revolution through violent means

In what way was Lenin's ideology viewed as a threat by the Western powers during the Cold War era?

It was potentially more successful than the western model Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct statement about Lenin's role in the Russian communist revolution?

He led the communist revolution against Tsar Nicholas II Signup and view all the answers

What differentiated Lenin's Marxist ideology from Karl Marx's original Marxism?

Call for a 'dictatorship of the proletariat' Signup and view all the answers

Why was Russia not an ideal place for communism to evolve?

Due to the underdeveloped state of capitalism Signup and view all the answers

What term is used in the text to describe the nationalist distraction that prioritizes race, ethnicity, and religion over economic class?

Nationalism Signup and view all the answers

What key aspect of democracy did the author criticize in the text?

'False' elections Signup and view all the answers

What did Lenin believe was the inevitable future outcome of socialism?

'United States of the World' Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest was the role of nation states according to Marxist-Leninist perspective?

Act as a tool for capitalists to control workers Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the author compare the elections in the USSR with those in Western countries?

'Capitalist party' domination was similar in both cases Signup and view all the answers

What was the main difference between Lenin's and Marx's views on the transition to communism?

Lenin believed in 'state-capitalism' where the government owns everything, while Marx believed in capitalism naturally evolving into communism. Signup and view all the answers

What did Lenin disagree with Marx about regarding the speed of transitioning to communism?

Lenin believed communism could be rushed into a nation without going through the full cycle of capitalism, unlike Marx. Signup and view all the answers

How did Lenin's approach to transitioning to communism differ from Marx's approach in relation to the timing of implementation?

Lenin wanted to rush forward into communism, unlike Marx who believed it should evolve naturally after capitalism's failure. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, why did Lenin advocate for rushing forward into communism rather than waiting for capitalism's natural collapse?

He believed that history needed a push to reach communism faster. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main reasons for Lenin believing that communism could be rushed into a nation?

The assertion that history could be accelerated towards communism Signup and view all the answers

Why did Marx believe that communism should evolve first in economically advanced countries like Germany, UK, or USA?

He thought that these countries had mature capitalist economies ripe for revolution Signup and view all the answers