What Caused the Collapse of the Chavin Civilization

question 19

Multiple Choice

What caused the collapse of the Chavin civilization?

• A)They were supplanted by the Folsom culture.
• B)They collapsed because their megafauna food source died out.
• C)They collapsed from overpopulation, social stratification, and rising militarism.
• D)They were supplanted by the neighboring Mayan civilization.
• E)They collapsed due to the lack of a groundwater source.

---

Definitions:

Usury Law

Legislation that sets the maximum interest rate that can be charged on loans, to prevent lenders from imposing excessively high rates.

Market Rate

The prevailing interest rate available in the market for loans or the rate at which other financial instruments are priced, often influenced by the supply and demand for money.

Shortage

A situation where the demand for a product or service exceeds the available supply.

Loanable Funds

The funds available for borrowing in the financial markets, consisting of savings and monies not yet invested, influencing interest rates and investment through supply and demand.