UTT Chapter 05 Marxism Test

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Which individual subsidized Karl Marx’s lifestyle and co-authored some of his works?

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Friedrich Engels

Front

Which of the following beliefs are foundational for Marxists? Atheism, Materialism, Fascism, All of the above, A and B only

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A and B only

Front

What does the term “dialectic” refer to?

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The cyclical struggle between thesis, antithesis, and synthesis

Front

Many of today’s Marxists see economic struggle as the root conflict between which of the following groups?
Religious and non-religious,
Blacks and whites,
Men and women,
Heterosexuals and homosexuals,
All of the above

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All of the above

Front

According to Marx, what is the first step toward communism? Options: Socialism, Capitalism, Materialism, Anarchy, None of the above

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Socialism

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Socialism begins with which of the following? Heavy taxation, Government takeover of businesses, Elimination of laws protecting private property, All of the above, A and B only

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All of the above

Front

Marxism seeks to abolish which of the following? Capitalism, Democracy, Religion, All of the above, A and B only

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All of the above

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According to Marxism, all of human history is driven and explained by the evolutionary drive to eliminate what?

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Economic injustice

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According to Marxism, which of the following groups oppress workers? Business owners, Politicians, Religious leaders, All of the above, A and B only

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All of the above

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Where does postmodernism disagree with Marxism?

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Postmodernism denies science’s ability to discover objective truth.