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古希腊是一个充满智慧和文化的时代。人们不仅对天文学和数学感兴趣，而且还热衷于政治、艺术和哲学。建筑和雕塑都非常优美。民主政治在雅典得到了发展，艺术方面，如戏剧和绘画，也很繁荣。哲学家如苏格拉底和柏拉图，影响了后世的思想。
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Ancient Greece was a time of great wisdom and culture. People were not only interested in astronomy and mathematics but were also passionate about politics, art, and philosophy. The architecture and sculptures were exceptionally beautiful. Democratic politics developed in Athens, and the arts, such as drama and painting, flourished. Philosophers like Socrates and Plato influenced later generations of thought.
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