I WONDER - Who Did The Greeks Descend From?

The video explores the origins of the ancient Greeks, tracing their descent from the Mycenaeans, who were the first to write and speak ancient Greek. It also recounts the famous legend of the Mycenaeans' conquest of Troy using a giant wooden horse, which was left outside the city's walls as a deceptive gift. The Trojans brought the horse inside, allowing hidden Mycenaean soldiers to emerge and capture the city.

Who were the Mycenaeans in relation to the ancient Greeks?

• They were the first rulers of Rome.

• They were the ancestors of the ancient Greeks.

• They were a rival tribe to the Spartans.

• They were the founders of Athens.

What year is associated with the Mycenaeans' legendary conquest of Troy?

• 100 BC

• 180 BC

• 150 BC

• 200 BC

How did the Mycenaeans manage to enter the city of Troy?

• By scaling the walls with ladders.

• By digging a tunnel under the walls.

• By bribing the guards.

• By hiding inside a giant wooden horse.

What did the people of Troy mistakenly believe about the wooden horse?

• It was a gift from the gods.

• It was a peace offering.

• It was a symbol of surrender.

• It was a new form of transportation.

What was the outcome of the Mycenaeans' plan involving the wooden horse?

• The plan failed and the Mycenaeans retreated.

• The horse was destroyed.

• The city of Troy was seized.

• The Mycenaeans were captured.