Julius Caesar 1.2 Digression: Homer's Iliad and Odyssey

The Trojan War began with a dispute among goddesses over beauty, judged by Paris of Troy. Aphrodite's bribe led Paris to abduct Helen, sparking a Greek expedition to retrieve her. The Greeks besieged Troy for ten years, eventually using the Trojan Horse to infiltrate and conquer the city. The war's events have been immortalized in art and literature, influencing stories for centuries.

What was the cause of the Trojan War according to Greek mythology?

• A dispute over land

• A conflict over trade routes

• A rivalry between two kings

• A disagreement among three goddesses

Who did Aphrodite promise to Paris in exchange for being named the most beautiful goddess?

• Athena

• Hera

• Helen of Sparta

• Aphrodite herself

Why did Menelaus and Agamemnon rally the Greek cities?

• To avenge a fallen comrade

• To expand their territory

• To retrieve Helen from Troy

• To establish a trade agreement

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

• A surprise night attack

• The use of the Trojan Horse

• A direct assault on the walls

• The construction of a secret tunnel

Which historical figure is mentioned in relation to the aftermath of the Trojan War?

• Hannibal

• Julius Caesar

• Alexander the Great

• Aeneas