The Trojan War: History vs. Myth Video Guide

How did Odysseus avoid being the first to set first on Trojan soil?

• He pushed someone in front of him

• He jumped off the boat onto a shield.

• He flew above the shore.

• He rode on someone's back.

The Trojan War was fought between the kingdoms of Troy and Sparta.

• True

• False

Achilles' victories in the war led to a conflict with ​ (a)   , the commander of the Greek forces.

• Agamemnon
• Hector
• Patroclus
• Odysseus

What caused Achilles to refuse to fight for the Greeks?

• The death of his comrade Patroclus

• The loss of his armor

• The capture of Paris

• A disagreement with Agamemnon

Who wore Achilles' armor and entered the battle as a decoy?

• Hector

• Odysseus

• Agamemnon

• Patroclus

What was the name of the Trojan prince who was killed by Achilles?

• Paris

• Aeneas

• Priam

• Hector

How did Achilles die?

• He was killed by Hector

• He was slain by an arrow to his heel

• He died of natural causes

• He was captured and executed by the Trojans

How long did the Greeks siege the city of Troy?

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 10 years

• 12 years

What was the plan devised by Odysseus to conquer Troy?

• Build a wooden horse and hide soldiers inside

• Launch a surprise attack at midnight

• Offer a peace treaty to the Trojans

• Starve the city by blocking their food supply

What did the Trojans do with the wooden horse?

• Burned it

• Used it as a peace offering

• Displayed it as a trophy

• Brought it inside their city walls