Fundamental Documents on Marxism-Leninism-Maoism

These flashcards cover the key concepts and principles of Marxism-Leninism-Maoism as discussed in the provided lecture notes.

What are the three stages of the ideology of the international proletariat according to the Communist Party of Peru?

1) Marxism, 2) Leninism, 3) Maoism

What does Maoism represent in relation to Marxism and Leninism?

Maoism is the elevation of Marxism-Leninism to a new, third, and higher stage.

What historical document is considered to have initiated the ideology of the international proletariat?

The Manifesto of the Communist Party.

Who are regarded as the three unfading lights in the development of Marxism-Leninism-Maoism?

Marx, Lenin, and Mao Zedong.

What was the significance of the October Revolution of 1917?

It opened the era of world proletarian revolution.

What does Mao's theory of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution aim to combat?

It aims to combat the old ideas, culture, customs, and habits of the bourgeoisie.

What is the main component that Mao stated must be grasped to successfully develop socialism?

The relationship between revolution and the economic process.

What does the slogan 'Power grows out of the barrel of a gun' signify in Maoist theory?

It emphasizes revolutionary violence as a universal law and the means of seizing power.

How did Chairman Mao conceptualize the People's War?

As the military theory of the international proletariat, emphasizing armed struggle led by the people.

What role does ideology play in the organization of the Communist Party according to Mao?

Ideology is the driving force in the life of the Party and influences its structure and function.

What are the three instruments required for revolution?

The Party, the army, and the united front.

What is 'New Democracy' in Maoist theory?

A joint dictatorship based on the worker-peasant alliance, led by the proletariat.

What is the overarching theme of Maoism as explained in the lecture?

The need for power for the proletariat and the establishment of a proletarian dictatorship.

What crucial historical issue does the GPCR address in Maoism?

The continuation of revolution under the proletarian dictatorship.

For what purpose did Chairman Mao develop a comprehensive theory on the united front?

To unite revolutionary forces against counter-revolutionary forces in struggle.

How does Maoism address the historical context of imperialism?

Maoism emphasizes the necessity of world revolution as a unified struggle against imperialism.