The Siege of Troy (c. 12th century BC, Turkey) — Questions and answers
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What did Aphrodite offer Paris?
Choices
- A. To become a powerful king.
- B. To be very wise and win all battles.
- C. The most beautiful woman in the world. ✓
- D. A magic shield and sword.
Answer: C. The most beautiful woman in the world.
From page 4
What did Paris do while Menelaus was away from Sparta?
Choices
- A. He helped Menelaus's guards protect the city.
- B. He took Helen and a treasure back to Troy. ✓
- C. He cooked a delicious meal for Helen.
- D. He started a new garden in the palace.
Answer: B. He took Helen and a treasure back to Troy.
From page 5
How long did the Achaean army fight outside the city of Troy?
Choices
- A. For one year.
- B. For five years.
- C. For ten years. ✓
- D. For a few months.
Answer: C. For ten years.
From page 7
What was Odysseus's clever plan to get inside Troy?
Choices
- A. To build tall ladders to climb the walls.
- B. To dig a secret tunnel under the city.
- C. To hide soldiers inside a giant wooden horse. ✓
- D. To ask the Trojans to open the gates.
Answer: C. To hide soldiers inside a giant wooden horse.
From page 8
Who wrote down the famous story of the Trojan War in a book called the Iliad?
Choices
- A. Menelaus
- B. Agamemnon
- C. Homer ✓
- D. Achilles
Answer: C. Homer
From page 10