Trojan War Flashcards
who was the princess that was supposedly fought over and started the Trojan War
Helen
Who was the soldier that traveled for 10 years from Troy back to his homeland to his wife, Penelope and his son
Odysseus
What son of Priam and Hecuba was killed by Achilies in The Trojan War
Hector
who won the trojan war
The greeks
who stole Helen from King Menalaus
Paris
Who was the brother of King Menalaus who helped lead the Greek defense against Troy
King Agamemmon
Who is considered the greatest Greek warrior in the Trojan War?
Achilles
True or False: Hector was a hero on the Greek side of the Trojan War.
False
Fill in the blank: The Trojan War was fought between the Greeks and the ______.
Trojans
Which hero is known for his cunning and intelligence, playing a crucial role in the Greek victory?
Odysseus
What is the name of the city where the Trojan War took place?
Troy
Who killed Achilles?
Paris
Multiple Choice: Who was the leader of the Greek forces in the Trojan War? A) Achilles B) Agamemnon C) Odysseus
B) Agamemnon
True or False: Helen of Troy is often blamed for the start of the Trojan War.
True
Which Greek hero is known for his role in the construction of the Trojan Horse?
Odysseus
Fill in the blank: ______ was the prince of Troy and a key warrior for the Trojans.
Hector
What event sparked the Trojan War?
The abduction of Helen by Paris
Who is the goddess that offered Paris the love of the most beautiful woman?
Aphrodite
Multiple Choice: Which of the following heroes is known for his strength? A) Odysseus B) Achilles C) Priam
B) Achilles
Who was the king of Troy during the Trojan War?
Priam
True or False: Ajax was a minor character in the Trojan War.
False
Fill in the blank: The ______ was a deceptive wooden structure used by the Greeks to enter Troy.
Trojan Horse
Which hero is known for his tragic love story with Polyxena?
Achilles
What was the ultimate fate of Hector in the war?
He was killed by Achilles.
Who was the only Greek hero to survive the war and return home?
Odysseus
Multiple Choice: Which goddess supported the Greeks during the war? A) Hera B) Athena C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
True or False: The Iliad is an epic poem that tells the story of the Trojan War.
True
Fill in the blank: ______ was known for his ability to heal and was the son of Achilles.
Neoptolemus
What was the role of the gods in the Trojan War?
They intervened and influenced the outcomes of battles.
Who betrayed the Trojans by revealing the Greeks’ plan?
Sinon
Multiple Choice: Which hero fought Hector in single combat? A) Patroclus B) Achilles C) Odysseus
B) Achilles
What was the primary reason for the long duration of the Trojan War?
The stubbornness of both sides and the intervention of the gods.
