How are the civil service system and the merit system connected?

  The civil service system is known as the main backbone of the various government officials and the employees in the government department are basically select according to the merit system policies and by using this system the promotion process of the employees is also take place.

 The merit system is the one of the process in which the employees in the government department are hired on the their capabilities or abilities. Therefore, By this way the merit system and the civil service system are get connected with each other.

the minoan civilization flourished in the middle bronze age on the island of crete located in the eastern mediterranean from c. 2000 bce until c. 1500 bce. with their unique art and architecture, and the spread of their ideas through contact with other cultures across the aegean, the minoans made a significant contribution to the development of western european civilization as it is known today. labyrinth-like palace complexes, vivid frescoes depicting scenes such as bull-leaping and processions, fine gold jewelry, elegant stone vases, and pottery with vibrant decorations of marine life are all particular features of minoan crete.  

so basically their unique way of ding arts, as well as architecture.