Ancient Greek culture is the foundation of Western civilization. Its achievements have exerted far‑reaching influence on the whole Western world.
古希腊文化是西方文明的基石，其成就对整个西方世界产生了深远影响。

    Politics
    Athens created the early form of democracy. The idea of citizen participation in public affairs inspired later democratic systems.

政治
雅典创造早期民主形式，公民参与公共事务的理念启发后世民主制度。

    Literature & Art
    Greek epics, tragedies and comedies set models for Western literature. The pursuit of harmony and proportion in sculpture and architecture became an important tradition of Western art.

文学与艺术
希腊史诗、悲剧、喜剧为西方文学树立典范；雕塑、建筑对和谐与比例的追求，成为西方艺术重要传统。

    Philosophy
    Greek philosophers started rational thinking. They explored nature, society, ethics and human reason, laying the groundwork for Western philosophy.

哲学
希腊哲学家开启理性思考，探究自然、社会、伦理与人的理性，奠定西方哲学的根基。

    Science
    Greek scholars used logical reasoning and observation to study nature. Their achievements in mathematics, astronomy and medicine promoted the development of Western science.

科学
希腊学者运用逻辑推理与观察研究自然，他们在数学、天文学、医学上的成就推动西方科学发展。

    Spread by Alexander’s conquest
    Alexander the Great’s eastward expeditions spread Greek culture widely across the Mediterranean and the Middle East, producing the Hellenistic civilization.

亚历山大征服带来的文化传播
亚历山大大帝东征将希腊文化广泛传播至地中海与中东地区，催生希腊化文明。