nazism Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is Nazism?
A far-right political ideology that emerged in Germany, characterized by dictatorial power, extreme nationalism, and racism.
True or False: Communism advocates for a classless society.
True
What is the main economic principle of communism?
The abolition of private property and the means of production owned collectively.
Fill in the blank: Fascism emphasizes ________ over individual rights.
the state
Which leader is most associated with Nazism?
Adolf Hitler
What is a key feature of fascism?
Authoritarianism and a strong centralized government.
True or False: Communism originated in the 19th century with Karl Marx.
True
What does the term ‘totalitarianism’ refer to?
A political system where the state recognizes no limits to its authority and seeks to regulate every aspect of public and private life.
Who wrote ‘The Communist Manifesto’?
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
What ideology opposes both communism and liberal democracy?
Fascism
Fill in the blank: Nazism is characterized by ________ and anti-Semitism.
racial purity
What economic system is typically associated with fascism?
State capitalism
True or False: Fascism promotes internationalism.
False
What event is often cited as the beginning of the rise of Nazism?
The appointment of Adolf Hitler as Chancellor of Germany in 1933.
What is the primary goal of communism?
To establish a classless and stateless society.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fascism? A) Nationalism B) Militarism C) Class struggle
C) Class struggle
What was the primary method used by Nazis to control the population?
Propaganda and state-sponsored violence.
True or False: Both fascism and Nazism arose as responses to economic crises.
True
Fill in the blank: The primary ideology of the Soviet Union was ________.
communism
What does the term ‘Aryan race’ refer to in Nazi ideology?
A racially pure group that Nazis believed was superior to others.
Who was the main rival of Stalin within the Soviet Union?
Leon Trotsky
What was the significance of the Nuremberg Laws?
They institutionalized racial discrimination against Jews in Nazi Germany.
True or False: Fascism supports the idea of a free market economy.
False
What was the purpose of the Five-Year Plans in the Soviet Union?
To rapidly industrialize the economy and collectivize agriculture.
