In preparation for a health fair the nurse wants to explain the role of ancient civilizations on water purification. Which civilizations should the nurse highlight as being advocates for clean water supplies? (Select all that apply.)
1. Aztecs.
2. Greeks.
3. Romans.
4. Germans.
5. Egyptians.
Answer: 1, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. The Egyptians, Romans, and Aztecs were all known to emphasize the importance of clean water supplies. Other civilizations developed some measures to protect their water supplies but not quite to the extent of the Egyptians, Romans, and Aztecs.
3. The Egyptians, Romans, and Aztecs were all known to emphasize the importance of clean water supplies. Other civilizations developed some measures to protect their water supplies but not quite to the extent of the Egyptians, Romans, and Aztecs.
5. The Egyptians, Romans, and Aztecs were all known to emphasize the importance of clean water supplies. Other civilizations developed some measures to protect their water supplies but not quite to the extent of the Egyptians, Romans, and Aztecs.
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