WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

MINOAN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which civilization had running water?
A
Minoans
B
Mycenaeans
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For an ancient civilization, the Minoans had a fairly lavish way of life in Crete. They had large homes including bathrooms with running water and waste systems and their homes were typically filled with luxury items like jewelry and finely painted pottery.

Detailed explanation-2: -WATER SUPPLY NETWORKS IN THE MINOAN ERA In Zakros palace, it was entirely dependent on groundwater. On the other hand, in Phaistos palace the water supply system was dependent directly on surface runoff, where rainfall water was collected in special cisterns from the roofs and yards of urban areas.

Detailed explanation-3: -800–100 BC) civilizations. The basic technologies considered are: water harvesting and distribution systems, cisterns, groundwater and wells as well as drainage and sewerage systems. Minoan water collection and distribution systems primarily consisted of cisterns and pipes.

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