Which of the following elements show that the new palace at Knossos was carefully planned?

A) Scarce attention given to rainwater collection and drainage
B) Clusters of rooms of similar function around the central court
C) Single-story building spread widely across the landscape
D) Strong thick walls built of granite blocks and cement

Central Court

A central open area in a building or group of buildings, often surrounded by architecture or landscaping elements.

Knossos

An ancient city on the island of Crete, center of the Minoan civilization, known for the complex palace associated with the myth of the Minotaur and King Minos.

Rainwater Collection

The practice of collecting and storing rainwater from rooftops or other surfaces to be used for irrigation, watering plants, or after purification, for drinking.