Which of the Following Statements Regarding Marx and Engels Explanation

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding Marx and Engels explanation of 'culture' as applied to the social change approach of historical materialism is NOT true?

• A) culture is less important than material factors in influencing social change
• B) culture was used to justify the wealth and power enjoyed by the dominant classes
• C) capitalist culture viewed material wealth as the divine right of kings and the aristocracy
• D) capitalist culture is uncritical of how the rich acquire their wealth
• E) capitalist culture views the poor as incompetent or lazy

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