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What major historical event was Vladimir Lenin a key figure in?
What major historical event was Vladimir Lenin a key figure in?
Which term is used to describe the philosophy developed by Lenin that influenced revolutions worldwide?
Which term is used to describe the philosophy developed by Lenin that influenced revolutions worldwide?
What key concept did Lenin introduce into Marxism that differs from Karl Marx's original ideas?
What key concept did Lenin introduce into Marxism that differs from Karl Marx's original ideas?
In what way was Lenin's ideology viewed as a threat by the Western powers during the Cold War era?
In what way was Lenin's ideology viewed as a threat by the Western powers during the Cold War era?
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Which of the following is a correct statement about Lenin's role in the Russian communist revolution?
Which of the following is a correct statement about Lenin's role in the Russian communist revolution?
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What differentiated Lenin's Marxist ideology from Karl Marx's original Marxism?
What differentiated Lenin's Marxist ideology from Karl Marx's original Marxism?
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Why was Russia not an ideal place for communism to evolve?
Why was Russia not an ideal place for communism to evolve?
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What term is used in the text to describe the nationalist distraction that prioritizes race, ethnicity, and religion over economic class?
What term is used in the text to describe the nationalist distraction that prioritizes race, ethnicity, and religion over economic class?
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What key aspect of democracy did the author criticize in the text?
What key aspect of democracy did the author criticize in the text?
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What did Lenin believe was the inevitable future outcome of socialism?
What did Lenin believe was the inevitable future outcome of socialism?
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What does the author suggest was the role of nation states according to Marxist-Leninist perspective?
What does the author suggest was the role of nation states according to Marxist-Leninist perspective?
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In what way did the author compare the elections in the USSR with those in Western countries?
In what way did the author compare the elections in the USSR with those in Western countries?
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What was the main difference between Lenin's and Marx's views on the transition to communism?
What was the main difference between Lenin's and Marx's views on the transition to communism?
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What did Lenin disagree with Marx about regarding the speed of transitioning to communism?
What did Lenin disagree with Marx about regarding the speed of transitioning to communism?
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How did Lenin's approach to transitioning to communism differ from Marx's approach in relation to the timing of implementation?
How did Lenin's approach to transitioning to communism differ from Marx's approach in relation to the timing of implementation?
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In the context of the text, why did Lenin advocate for rushing forward into communism rather than waiting for capitalism's natural collapse?
In the context of the text, why did Lenin advocate for rushing forward into communism rather than waiting for capitalism's natural collapse?
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What was one of the main reasons for Lenin believing that communism could be rushed into a nation?
What was one of the main reasons for Lenin believing that communism could be rushed into a nation?
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Why did Marx believe that communism should evolve first in economically advanced countries like Germany, UK, or USA?
Why did Marx believe that communism should evolve first in economically advanced countries like Germany, UK, or USA?
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