Which of the following characteristics describe communism, but not fascism? question 4 options: social classes disappear (everyone is equal) and the government owns most of the land, factories, and other resources that are necessary for production. workers share ownership of all property and citizens are asked to put the interests of the state above their own. citizens have a very strong sense of nationalism and private businesses can exist but they must serve the good of the state. government directs the economy and private businesses can exist but they must serve the good of the state.

B). Workers share ownership of all property and citizens are asked to put the interests of the state above their own.

Explanation:

Communism is the movement that is associated with Karl Marx's school of thought and inspired by Marxism and fascism. It aimed to establish a communist society where classes don't appear and the replacement of private ownership by proposing a communal control over the resources and means of production.

While fascism is movement linked to the movement which supported autocracy up to the extent of breaking of laws and practicing violence and suppression to establish the dictatorial authority.

Thus, the option that characterizes communism but not fascism is option B as it aims to destroy the private ownership and disappearance of the class hierarchy.