AP Comparative: Quiz Over Pages 181-201

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1.

The two large countries that declared themselves to be communist nations in the 20th century were...
- A.
  
  North Korea and Australia
- B.
  
  Canada and Cuba
- C.
  
  China and the Soviet Union
- D.
  
  Uzbeckistannistan and Georgia
2.

Which of the following classes was described by Karl Marx as the proletariat?
- A.
  
  Peasant farmers
- B.
  
  Industrial workers
- C.
  
  Factory owners
- D.
  
  Politicians
- E.
  
  Military elite
3.

According to Karl Marx, governments would eventually become ________________ because of the development of communism.
- A.
  
  Strong state institutions
- B.
  
  Legitimate
- C.
  
  Unnecessary
- D.
  
  Tyrannical
- E.
  
  Socialist
4.

The "Vanguard of the Revolution" was the idea asserted by
- A.
  
  Joseph Stalin
- B.
  
  Franklin D. Roosevelt
- C.
  
  Mao Zedong
- D.
  
  Vladimir Lenin
- E.
  
  Karl Marx
5.

Which of the following was Vladimir Lenin's idea, inferring that a small group should lead the revolution on behalf of those who were incapable of providing leadership themselved?
- A.
  
  The Communist Manifesto
- B.
  
  Democratic Centralism
- C.
  
  Co-optation
- D.
  
  Nomenklatura
- E.
  
  Central planning
6.

"Nomenklatura" refers to the means in which the Communist Party chose titles for their committees.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

"Maoism" is different from Marxism-Leninism, in that it focuses on taking land from the peasant farmer class, redistributing it, and allocating it for industrial production.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Despite the authoritarian nature of communist states, it is also true that the system does allow for a certain amount of social mobility, or the ability for individuals to change their social status over the course of their lifetimes.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Market-based socialism originated in China after the death of Mao in 1976.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Although communism's theory advocates highly restrictive gender relations, in practice women enjoy equal opportunity for success in communist countries.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

Which of the following (check two) are the two major problems communist countries have faced in regards to central planning?
- A.
  
  Logistical difficulties
- B.
  
  State control
- C.
  
  Lack of incentives for workers
- D.
  
  Lack of constitutional influence
- E.
  
  Apathetic voters
- F.
  
  Stock market fluctuation
- G.
  
  Too many restrictions on the executive
12.

Which of the following countries make up "BRIC", as coined by a chief economist for Goldman Sachs? (check 4)
- A.
  
  China
- B.
  
  Cuba
- C.
  
  Brazil
- D.
  
  Britain
- E.
  
  Indonesia
- F.
  
  India
- G.
  
  Russia
- H.
  
  Romania
- I.
  
  Mexico
- J.
  
  Super 'Merica
13.

The "shock therapy" reforms imposed on Russia were the policies implemented by
- A.
  
  Vladimir Putin
- B.
  
  Boris Yeltsin
- C.
  
  Joseph Stalin
- D.
  
  Vladimir Lenin
- E.
  
  Dmitri Medvedev
- F.
  
  Mikhail Gorbachev
- G.
  
  Nikita Khrushchev
- H.
  
  Joseph Stalin
- I.
  
  Mao Zedong
14.

Which of the following leaders is most notable for his "purges" within his own government?
- A.
  
  Vladimir Putin
- B.
  
  Boris Yeltsin
- C.
  
  Vladimir Lenin
- D.
  
  Dmitri Medvedev
- E.
  
  Mikhail Gorbachev
- F.
  
  Nikita Khrushchev
- G.
  
  Joseph Stalin
- H.
  
  Mao Zedong
15.

Which of the following leaders is known for his "secret speech"?
- A.
  
  Vladimir Putin
- B.
  
  Boris Yeltsin
- C.
  
  Joseph Stalin
- D.
  
  Vladimir Lenin
- E.
  
  Dmitri Medvedev
- F.
  
  Mikhail Gorbachev
- G.
  
  Nikita Khrushchev
- H.
  
  Joseph Stalin
- I.
  
  Mao Zedong
16.

Which of the following leaders was followed by the "Bolsheviks"?
- A.
  
  Vladimir Putin
- B.
  
  Boris Yeltsin
- C.
  
  Joseph Stalin
- D.
  
  Vladimir Lenin
- E.
  
  Dmitri Medvedev
- F.
  
  Mikhail Gorbachev
- G.
  
  Nikita Khrushchev
- H.
  
  Joseph Stalin
- I.
  
  Mao Zedong
17.

Which of the following best describes the manner in which Russia has changed systems over the past few centuries?
- A.
  
  Gradualism
- B.
  
  Chaos and revolution
- C.
  
  Peace and prosperity
- D.
  
  Rule of law
- E.
  
  Enlightenment and individual rights
18.

Which of the following groups are generally admired by the Russian people for their civility and sophistication?
- A.
  
  Muslim-Turkic people of Central Asia
- B.
  
  Jews
- C.
  
  Kulaks
- D.
  
  Baltic people
19.

Mikhail Gorbachev's "glasnost" plan that increased freedom of speech and press was actually met with torrents of complaints, rather than widespread graditude and acceptance.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

"Slavophiles" were those Russians who advocated the adoption of 'Western' policies and economic influences.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

Religion in Russia...
- A.
  
  Was reinforced by the Soviet regime.
- B.
  
  Was outlawed by the Soviet regime.
- C.
  
  Is now prevalent in Russian culture, with over 75% practicing Christianity.
- D.
  
  Is currently nonexistent.
22.

The Russian oligarchs of today primarily got their influence first under president
- A.
  
  Gorbachev
- B.
  
  Putin
- C.
  
  Yeltsin
- D.
  
  Stalin
- E.
  
  Medvedev
23.

Currently, Russia has more Muslims than any other European nation except for Turkey.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

The Russian people generally have a ______ in their government.
- A.
  
  Role
- B.
  
  Strong belief
- C.
  
  Distrust
- D.
  
  Financial investment