Question

Use the map to answer the question.

A map illustrating the extent of the Soviet Union, areas under Soviet rule, and regions of Soviet influence across Eurasia.

Which effect of socialism and Marxism on politics is investigated in the map?

(1 point)

The map investigates the political strength of the Soviet Union, which was based on socialist and Marxist principles. The Soviet Union imposed its political agenda strongly over the communities and cultures it ruled over a large area. The Soviet Union also placed pressure on other countries to follow its political lead.

The map investigates the political strength of Lenin, which was based on socialist and Marxist principles. The Soviet Union imposed its political agenda strongly over the communities and cultures it ruled. The Soviet Union also placed pressure on other countries to follow its political lead.

The map investigates the political strength of Cuba, which was based on socialist and Marxist principles. Cuba imposed its political agenda strongly over the communities and cultures it ruled over a large area. Cuba also placed pressure on other countries to follow its political lead.

The map investigates the political weakness of the Soviet Union, which was based on socialist and Marxist principles. The Soviet Union imposed its political agenda haphazardly over the communities and cultures it ruled over a large area. The Soviet Union also placed pressure on other countries to follow its political lead.

Answer 1

The first option.

The map shows the political strength/expansion of the Soviet Union—areas it directly ruled and where it exerted influence—reflecting how socialist/Marxist ideology underpinned Soviet political power and pressure on other countries.