The Trojan War and Judgment of Paris

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Which goddess was NOT involved in the dispute over the golden apple?

  • Artemis (correct)
  • Aphrodite
  • Hera
  • Athena

The Trojan War was started because of Paris's judgment on the golden apple.

True (A)

What was the name of the nymph who raised Paris?

Oenone

Paris chose Aphrodite's offer because he believed it would bring him the ______ woman in the world.

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Match the goddesses with their offered bribes:

<p>Hera = Lord of Europe and Asia Athena = Victory against the Greeks Aphrodite = The most beautiful woman in the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Greek princes swear an oath to defend Helen's future husband?

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What action by Paris is considered a violation of sacred tradition?

<p>His taking of Helen from Menelaus’ home. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Achilles initially hesitate to join the Greek expedition to Troy?

<p>He had a prophecy that foretold of his death at Troy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How might both Achilles and Hector be described as similar?

<p>Both had foreknowledge of the outcome of major events in the war. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Hector reveal in his conversation with Andromache?

<p>His knowledge that Troy and its people would be destroyed. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Troy

A powerful ancient city near the Mediterranean, site of the Trojan War.

Eris

The goddess of discord who started the conflict leading to the Trojan War.

Judgment of Paris

The event where Paris chose Aphrodite over Hera and Athena, causing the Trojan War.

Aphrodite

The goddess of love who promised Paris the most beautiful woman.

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Golden apple

An inscribed prize given by Eris that sparked the dispute among goddesses.

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Helen

The fairest woman, daughter of Zeus and Leda, whose abduction started the Trojan War.

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Menelaus

King of Sparta and husband of Helen, chosen to be her husband by Tyndareus.

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Odysseus

A Greek hero who hesitated to join the war, valuing home and family.

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Achilles

The greatest Greek warrior, prophesied to die at Troy, hesitated to fight.

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Hector

A prince of Troy and its greatest defender, aware of Troy's eventual fall.

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Study Notes

The Trojan War

  • The Trojan War occurred over a thousand years before Christ.
  • Troy was a powerful city near the Mediterranean.
  • The city of Troy was more famous than any other city.
  • The cause of the war was a dispute between three jealous goddesses.

The Judgment of Paris

  • Eris, the goddess of discord, was not invited to a banquet.
  • She threw a golden apple marked "For the Fairest" into the banquet.
  • The three goddesses Aphrodite, Hera, and Pallas Athena desired the apple.
  • Zeus chose Paris (also called Alexander), a shepherd prince, to judge the fairest amongst the goddesses.
  • Paris was living with his father Priam, the King of Troy.
  • Hera offered Paris dominance over Europe and Asia.
  • Athena promised Paris victory over Greece.
  • Aphrodite offered Paris the most beautiful woman in the world, Helen.
  • Paris chose Aphrodite and gave her the golden apple.
  • This action was the cause (the real reason) for the Trojan War.

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