Principles of Communism by Friedrich Engels

Political Science

This text outlines the fundamental principles of communism as envisioned by Friedrich Engels, exploring its historical development, economic basis, and ultimate goals.

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1 Who is the author of 'The Principles of Communism'?

A Karl Marx
B Friedrich Engels
C Vladimir Lenin
D Joseph Stalin

2 According to Engels, what is the primary driving force behind historical development?

A Religious beliefs
B Individual ambition
C Class struggle
D Technological innovation

3 What economic system does communism aim to replace?

A Feudalism
B Socialism
C Capitalism
D Mercantilism

4 What is the ultimate goal of communism as described by Engels?

A A global empire
B A classless society
C A totalitarian state
D A return to agrarianism

5 Engels believed that the abolition of private property was a key principle of communism. What kind of property was he primarily referring to?

A Personal possessions
B Intellectual property
C The means of production
D Private homes

6 What historical event is often cited as a precursor to the communist revolution in Engels' writings?

A The Renaissance
B The Industrial Revolution
C The Enlightenment
D The French Revolution

7 Engels posited that under communism, the state would eventually wither away. What does this imply about the future of government?

A The state would become more powerful
B The state would be replaced by a global council
C The state would cease to exist
D The state would be managed by AI

8 What term did Engels use to describe the working class, who he believed would be the agents of communist revolution?

A Bourgeoisie
B Proletariat
C Aristocracy
D Peasantry

9 In a communist society, Engels envisioned the end of alienation. What is alienation in this context?

A Forced migration
B Separation from one's labor and its products
C Social isolation
D Loss of identity

10 What is the proposed distribution principle in a communist society, according to the text?

A From each according to his ability, to each according to his need
B From each according to his wealth, to each according to his status
C From each according to his effort, to each according to his output
D From each according to his loyalty, to each according to his service

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