Read this passage:
In ancient times, a population of 140,000 people made
Athens the largest city in Greece. It was located in Greece's
Attica region, near the Bay of Phaleron. Its economy was
fueled by agriculture, and Athens was an important center
for trade. Its culture was forward-looking and democratic,
and military service was optional for its citizens. Located
150 miles inland on the Peloponnese peninsula of Greece,
Sparta had a population of 100,000, and its economy also
depended on agriculture. Unlike Athens, Sparta was ruled
by a small body of elite citizens rather than by the people
themselves. Spartan culture emphasized physical strength
and discipline, and it had rigid requirements for all citizens.
For instance, military service was mandatory for all adult
males.
Which organizational pattern is used in the passage?
A. Compare and contrast
B. Cause and effect
C. Problem-solution
D. Sequential