Question

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between the years 400 bce and 300 ce, two great empires arose: one surrounding the mediterranean sea, the other in china. the rulers of chinas han dynasty extended their power to unite much of what is todays china. the han controlled 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?

problem - solution

compare - contrast

sequential

Explanation:

The text introduces two empires (Han China and Roman Empire) and highlights their similar traits: military strength, territorial expansion, infrastructure building, and cultural influence, using the signal word "similarly". This matches the compare-contrast structure, which focuses on examining similarities (and/or differences) between subjects. Problem-solution focuses on addressing a problem, and sequential follows a time/step order, neither of which fit here.

Answer:

compare-contrast