Recap of Classics induction session

The story of The Iliad was thought to have been first told in the 8th Century BC. What was this era known as?

• The Dark Age

• The Bronze Age

• The Gold Age

The Iliad is set against the backdrop of The Trojan War. What age did the Trojan War take place?

• The Bronze Age

• The Gold Age

• The Dark Age

• The Silver Age

The Bronze Age was also known as the Mycenaean Age. Why?

• The city of Mycenae fell during this age.

• The city of Mycenae was at its most powerful during this age.

What modern-day country do some people believe the city of Troy was located in?

• Greece

• Cyprus

• Turkey

• Tunisia

What was the name of the large hill that people believed was the location of Troy?

• Ida

• Nemrut

• Hisarlik

Did German archaeologist, Schliemann, believe Troy was real?

• Yes

• No

What is a 'book' within The Iliad?

• A page

• A line

• A paragraph

• A chapter

How many books are there in total?

• 10

• 12

• 16

• 24

What situation was said to have sparked the Trojan War?

• Mycenae wanted to invade Troy for its wealth

• Trojan Prince, Paris, fell in love with and stole Helen of Troy (formally Helen of Sparta)

• Agamemnon felt personally insulted by the Trojan princes

Who won the Trojan War?

• The Greeks

• The Trojans