Homer's Greece Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two major works attributed to Homer?
A
Illiad and Odyssey
2
Q
When was the Trojan war?
A
1260 BC
3
Q
According to Homer and legend, what is the reason for the Trojan war?
A
The abduction of Paris of Helen (wife of Spartan King Menelaus) by the Trojan prince
4
Q
Who were the players in the Trojan war?
A
King Menelaus combined forced with his brother Agamemnon (King of Mycenae) to attack Troy
5
Q
Who does the story of Illiad focus on?
A
Achilles
6
Q
How did the Greeks get inside the walls of Troy?
A
The wooden Trojan horse
7
Q
Did Agamemnon and Achilles get along?
A
No, argued all the time
8
Q
Who is Odysseus?
A
A character from Greek folklore, known more for his cunning and deceit rather than heroic principles
