Between the years 300 BCE and 300 CE, two great empires arose: one surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, the other in China. The rulers of China's Han dynasty extended their power to unite much of what is today's China. The Han created a strong military and expanded trade with far-off peoples over the Silk Road. Similarly, the Romans extended their reach from Rome, in what is today Italy, throughout the area surrounding the Mediterranean Sea in Europe and Africa. The Romans likewise relied on a strong military as they occupied new lands and brought the residents they conquered into the Roman Empire. Both empires built many miles of new roads and structures to transport water (canals and aqueducts). Finally, both powerfully influenced the cultures that followed them.

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Between the years 300 BCE and 300 CE, two great empires arose: one surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, the other in China. The rulers of China's Han dynasty extended their power to unite much of what is today's China. The Han created a strong military and expanded trade with far-off peoples over the Silk Road. Similarly, the Romans extended their reach from Rome, in what is today Italy, throughout the area surrounding the Mediterranean Sea in Europe and Africa. The Romans likewise relied on a strong military as they occupied new lands and brought the residents they conquered into the Roman Empire. Both empires built many miles of new roads and structures to transport water (canals and aqueducts). Finally, both powerfully influenced the cultures that followed them.
Which organizational structure does this text primarily use?

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GPT-4o mini · Answer

The text primarily uses a **compare and contrast** organizational structure. It discusses two empires—the Han dynasty in China and the Roman Empire—highlighting their similarities in military strength, territorial expansion, infrastructure development, and cultural influence. By drawing these parallels, the text allows readers to see how the two empires were alike despite their geographical and cultural differences.