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Which goddess was NOT involved in the dispute over the golden apple?
Which goddess was NOT involved in the dispute over the golden apple?
The Trojan War was started because of Paris's judgment on the golden apple.
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?
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.
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:
Match the goddesses with their offered bribes:
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Why did the Greek princes swear an oath to defend Helen's future husband?
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?
What action by Paris is considered a violation of sacred tradition?
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Why did Achilles initially hesitate to join the Greek expedition to Troy?
Why did Achilles initially hesitate to join the Greek expedition to Troy?
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How might both Achilles and Hector be described as similar?
How might both Achilles and Hector be described as similar?
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What did Hector reveal in his conversation with Andromache?
What did Hector reveal in his conversation with Andromache?
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Flashcards
Troy
Troy
A powerful ancient city near the Mediterranean, site of the Trojan War.
Eris
Eris
The goddess of discord who started the conflict leading to the Trojan War.
Judgment of Paris
Judgment of Paris
The event where Paris chose Aphrodite over Hera and Athena, causing the Trojan War.
Aphrodite
Aphrodite
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Golden apple
Golden apple
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Helen
Helen
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Menelaus
Menelaus
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Odysseus
Odysseus
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Achilles
Achilles
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Hector
Hector
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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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Description
Explore the origins and key events of the Trojan War, which was sparked by the Judgment of Paris. Discover how a simple dispute among three powerful goddesses led to one of the most famous conflicts of ancient mythology. This quiz delves into characters, motives, and the impact of their choices.
