The relationship between the ideas in the sentences can be described as a cause-and-effect relationship. The first sentence states a fact about The Diamond Sutra being the oldest printed book, and the second sentence explains the method used to print it (the use of hand-carved wood blocks with Chinese characters), which contributes to its significance as the oldest printed book.
Use the sentences to answer the question.
A Buddhist book called The Diamond Sutra, printed around 868 C.E., is the oldest known printed book. It was printed using page-sized panels of wood blocks. These blocks were carved by hand with Chinese characters shown in reverse.
Which word or phrase describes the relationship between the ideas in the sentences?
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