Noting That Chiefdoms Created the Megalithic Cultures of Europe,such as the One

question 23

Multiple Choice

Noting that chiefdoms created the megalithic cultures of Europe,such as the one that built Stonehenge,Kottak reminds us that

• A) chiefdoms that failed to become states did not have enough stone.
• B) chiefdoms and states can fall as well as rise.
• C) all chiefdoms end up becoming states.
• D) all powerful chiefdoms required elaborate stonework to be recognized by competing groups.
• E) chiefdoms have been among the rarest forms of social organization throughout human history.

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Definitions:

Hidden Action

A situation in which an agent's actions are not fully observable by the principal, potentially leading to moral hazard.

Moral Hazard

A situation where one party engages in risky behavior knowing that it is protected against the consequences, often due to an asymmetry of information or a misalignment of incentives.

Imperfectly Monitored

A situation where there is insufficient oversight or observation, often leading to non-compliance or deviation from expected standards.

Tenure

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