The Judgement of Paris

Multiple Choice

Why was the Judgement of Paris significant in the context of the war between Greece and Troy?

• It led to the abduction of Helen, sparking the war.

• It resulted in peace between Greece and Troy.

• It was a contest of beauty among Greek heroes.

• It marked the end of the Trojan War.

Open Ended

How did the exclusion of Eris, the goddess of discord, from the wedding of Peleus and Thetis contribute to later events in Greek mythology?

Open Ended

Why did Eris mark the golden apple with 'For the Fairest' and leave it at the wedding feast?

Multiple Choice

What was Eris's plan to get revenge after being snubbed, and how did it lead to strife and discord among the goddesses?

• She started a war directly

• She gave a speech at the wedding

• She created a golden apple marked 'For the Fairest'

• She left the party in anger

Multiple Choice

Why did Zeus refuse to judge the contest between Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera?

• He was afraid of making a mistake

• He did not know the goddesses well

• He did not want to choose between his wife and daughters

• He thought Paris would be a better judge

Open Ended

How did Aphrodite attempt to persuade Paris to choose her as the winner of the golden apple?

Multiple Select

Which of the following gifts did the goddesses offer Paris to try to win his favor?

• Immortality

• The most beautiful woman in the world

• Unlimited riches

• Victory in battle

Multiple Choice

Which goddess offered Paris the opportunity to be successful in war and gain glory without working hard?

• Athena

• Hera

• Aphrodite

• Artemis

Open Ended

Compare the offers made by Athena and Hera to Paris. How do their offers reflect their personalities and values?

Open Ended

What would YOU pick???

Multiple Choice

Who was Helen married to before Paris took her to Troy?

• Menelaus

• Agamemnon

• Odysseus

• Achilles

Multiple Select

Which of the following are possible versions of the story of Helen and Paris according to the images?

• Paris kidnaps Helen and marries her.

• Helen goes with Paris willingly to escape her marriage.

• Helen is rescued by Menelaus.

• Paris is punished by the gods.

Multiple Choice

Why did Paris believe that he and his family would be safe in Troy?

• Because of Troy's famous wall

• Because of the Greek army's weakness

• Because of a prophecy

• Because of his wealth

Multiple Choice

What were the consequences of Menelaus rallying the Greeks and sailing to Troy?

• A short battle and peace

• A 25 year war, the fall of Troy, and Paris's death

• The Greeks becoming allies with Troy

• Paris escaping unharmed

Open Ended

How did Eris contribute to the events that led to the fall of Troy?

Open Ended

Reflecting on the story of Thetis and Peleus, what do you think the exclusion of Eris from the wedding suggests about the role of discord in mythological events?

Multiple Choice

Why was the Judgement of Paris significant in the conflict between Greece and Troy?

• It led to the abduction of Helen and the start of the Trojan War.

• It ended the war between Greece and Troy.

• It was a celebration of peace between the two nations.

• It was a contest to choose the best warrior.