Trojan War Family Tree | Main Characters from The Iliad Explained

The video explores the epic tale of the Trojan War, its historical context, and its enduring legacy. It delves into the key figures and events, including the Judgment of Paris, the Iliad's narrative, and the fall of Troy. The video also highlights the war's influence on later cultures, such as Rome and England, and its connections to famous myths and historical figures.

What is the primary focus of the epic cycle discussed in the introduction?

• The adventures of Hercules

• The rise of the Roman Empire

• The story of the Trojan War

• The life of Alexander the Great

Which period does the Trojan War belong to?

• The Hellenistic Period

• The Greek Bronze Age

• The Greek Dark Ages

• Classical Greece

Who was the founder of Mycenae according to legend?

• Perseus

• Hercules

• Achilles

• Odysseus

What was the prophecy about Paris at his birth?

• He would bring ruin to his homeland

• He would marry a goddess

• He would become the king of Troy

• He would be the greatest warrior

Who was the greatest warrior of the Greeks in the Trojan War?

• Agamemnon

• Achilles

• Menelaus

• Odysseus

What was the outcome of the duel between Paris and Menelaus?

• Paris won the duel

• The duel was inconclusive

• Menelaus was killed

• Paris was killed

How did the Greeks finally enter the city of Troy?

• Through a secret tunnel

• By bribing the guards

• By scaling the walls

• Using the Trojan Horse

What was the fate of Hector's son after the fall of Troy?

• He was thrown from the walls

• He was adopted by the Greeks

• He was taken to Greece

• He escaped with Aeneas

Which Roman poet described the destruction of Troy?

• Sophocles

• Ovid

• Virgil

• Homer

Who is considered a descendant of Aeneas according to Roman mythology?

• Hercules

• Romulus

• Alexander the Great

• King Arthur