The Trojan War | The Story Behind the Fall of Troy

What was the primary cause of the Trojan War?

• The theft of a sacred relic

• The abduction of Queen Helen

• A prophecy about Zeus

• A dispute over trade routes

Who was chosen to judge the beauty contest between the goddesses?

• Achilles

• Odysseus

• Paris

• Hector

Which Greek hero attempted to avoid joining the Trojan War by pretending to be insane?

• Odysseus

• Ajax

• Diomedes

• Menelaus

Which goddesses sided with the Greeks after being rejected by Paris?

• Hera and Athena

• Demeter and Hestia

• Aphrodite and Artemis

• Persephone and Hecate

Who was the Greek hero known for his tactical knowledge and bravery, second only to Achilles?

• Ajax

• Diomedes

• Menelaus

• Agamemnon

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

• Paris was saved by Aphrodite

• The duel ended in a draw

• Menelaus was killed

• Paris was killed

How did Achilles die during the Trojan War?

• He was poisoned

• He was struck by an arrow in his heel

• He was killed in a duel with Hector

• He was betrayed by his own men

What strategy did the Greeks use to finally enter the city of Troy?

• A surprise night attack

• A secret tunnel

• A massive siege

• The Trojan Horse

Who was responsible for the idea of the Trojan Horse?

• Ajax

• Agamemnon

• Menelaus

• Odysseus

What happened to the city of Troy after the Greeks entered it?

• It was taken over by the Romans

• It was rebuilt by the Trojans

• It was spared and became a Greek ally

• It was completely destroyed