Aeneas And Tory And The Fall Of Tory Flashcards

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Where did Aeneas grow up ?

A

Troy, he was therefore a fierce warrior

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Since Aeneas grew up in Troy what did he figh in ?

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The Trojan war when the Greeks attacked

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How is Aeneas mentioned in the Iliad ?

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Both a brave soldier and loved/ favoured by the gods

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What happened after ten years of the geek attacks of Troy ?

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They where unable to defeat the Trojans and in their last attempt they turned to Odysseus, king do Ithica

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What was Odysseus’ plan?

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Complete a wooden horse that was wheeled into the gates of Troy and was filled with Greek soldiers

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What did they disguise the horse as ?

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A peace offering from the Greeks, fearing if it was not accepted the gods may be angered the Trojians brought it inside

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What happened once the horse was inside ?

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When night fell the soldiers crept out and opened the city gates letting the rest of the army inside

They then quickly killed the Trojan warriors and burnt the city to the ground

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Which important figured did the Greeks kill in their sneak attack ?

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King Priam of Troy

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