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    Who developed the political ideology and branch of Marxism known as Trotskyism?

    • Leon Trotsky
    • Vladimir Lenin
    • Karl Marx
    • Joseph Stalin
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Welcome to the "How Much Do You Know About Trotskyism?" quiz! This engaging quiz is designed to test your knowledge of the political ideology and branch of Marxism developed by the Russian revolutionary, Leon Trotsky. Trotskyism played a crucial role in shaping the course of socialist thought. A key figure in the Russian Revolution and a prominent leader alongside Vladimir Lenin, contributed significantly to the evolution of Marxist theory. This quiz delves into various aspects of Trotskyism, exploring its key principles, historical context, and its distinctive contributions to Marxist thought.
As you progress through the quiz, each question challenges your understanding of Trotskyism's core tenets and historical significance. Whether you're a seasoned scholar of political ideologies or just curious to explore this intriguing chapter in Marxist history, this quiz offers an informative and enjoyable journey.Embark on this intellectual adventure, test your knowledge, and discover more about the fascinating world of Trotskyism. Will you emerge as a Trotskyism expert, or will you uncover new insights into this influential political philosophy? Let's find out!

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    In relation to the post-1924 leadership of the USSR, what does Trotsky emphasize?

    • Criticism, analysis, support for political revolution, and recognition of degenerated workers' states

    • Endorsement and approval of the post-1924 leadership

    • Indifference to the post-1924 leadership

    • Advocacy for the post-1924 leadership

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    According to Trotskyism, what is crucial for achieving social revolution in advanced capitalist countries?

    • Working-class mass action

    • Elite-driven political maneuvers

    • Passive observation of societal changes

    • Intellectual debates among the bourgeois class

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    How did Trotskyists describe their ideological alignment within the realm of Marxism in Russia?

    • Bolshevik–Leninist

    • Revisionist Marxist

    • Anarchist Marxist

    • Utopian Marxist

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    What is the primary focus of Trotsky's political ideology regarding the proletariat?

    • Founding a vanguard party of the proletariat

    • Abolishing the proletariat

    • Establishing a monarchy

    • Promoting individualism

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    How did Trotsky continue to oppose the Soviet government after his expulsion?

    • Head of the Fourth International

    • President of the Soviet Union

    • Chief of the Red Army

    • Mayor of Alma-Ata

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    What key element of Trotskyism opposes the two-stage theory in Marxist strategies?

    • Permanently revolutionary approach

    • Incremental and staged revolutionary approach

    • Passive revolutionary approach

    • Revolutionary pause approach

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    What do Trotskyists believe about Marxist–Leninist regimes?

    • Lead to a degenerated or deformed workers' state

    • Lead to genuine socialism

    • Achieve utopian communism

    • Establish a capitalist society

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    When was Leon Trotsky purged from the Communist Party and Soviet politics?

    • 1927

    • 1937

    • 1945

    • 1952

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    What did Trotsky describe himself as in terms of Marxism?

    • Orthodox Marxist

    • Revisionist Marxist

    • Anarchist Marxist

    • Utopian Marxist

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