lliad/Odyssey Flashcards

(40 cards)

1
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who was the princess that was supposedly fought over and started the Trojan War

A

Helen

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Who was the soldier that traveled for 10 years from Troy back to his homeland to his wife, Penelope and his son

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Odysseus

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3
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What son of Priam and Hecuba was killed by Achilies in The Trojan War

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Hector

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4
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who won the trojan war

A

The greeks

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5
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who stole Helen from King Menalaus

A

Paris

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6
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Who was the brother of King Menalaus who helped lead the Greek defense against Troy

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King Agamemmon

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7
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Who is considered the greatest Greek warrior in the Trojan War?

A

Achilles

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8
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True or False: Hector was a hero on the Greek side of the Trojan War.

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False

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9
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Fill in the blank: The Trojan War was fought between the Greeks and the ______.

A

Trojans

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10
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Which hero is known for his cunning and intelligence, playing a crucial role in the Greek victory?

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Odysseus

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11
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What is the name of the city where the Trojan War took place?

A

Troy

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12
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Who killed Achilles?

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Paris

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13
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Multiple Choice: Who was the leader of the Greek forces in the Trojan War? A) Achilles B) Agamemnon C) Odysseus

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B) Agamemnon

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14
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True or False: Helen of Troy is often blamed for the start of the Trojan War.

A

True

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15
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Which Greek hero is known for his role in the construction of the Trojan Horse?

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Odysseus

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16
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Fill in the blank: ______ was the prince of Troy and a key warrior for the Trojans.

A

Hector

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17
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What event sparked the Trojan War?

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The abduction of Helen by Paris

18
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Who is the goddess that offered Paris the love of the most beautiful woman?

19
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following heroes is known for his strength? A) Odysseus B) Achilles C) Priam

20
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Who was the king of Troy during the Trojan War?

21
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True or False: Ajax was a minor character in the Trojan War.

22
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Fill in the blank: The ______ was a deceptive wooden structure used by the Greeks to enter Troy.

23
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Which hero is known for his tragic love story with Polyxena?

24
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What was the ultimate fate of Hector in the war?

A

He was killed by Achilles.

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Who was the only Greek hero to survive the war and return home?
Odysseus
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Multiple Choice: Which goddess supported the Greeks during the war? A) Hera B) Athena C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
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True or False: The Iliad is an epic poem that tells the story of the Trojan War.
True
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Fill in the blank: ______ was known for his ability to heal and was the son of Achilles.
Neoptolemus
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What was the role of the gods in the Trojan War?
They intervened and influenced the outcomes of battles.
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Who betrayed the Trojans by revealing the Greeks' plan?
Sinon
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Multiple Choice: Which hero fought Hector in single combat? A) Patroclus B) Achilles C) Odysseus
B) Achilles
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What was the primary reason for the long duration of the Trojan War?
The stubbornness of both sides and the intervention of the gods.
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who was one of the only of Odysseus's men not turned into a pig
Eurylochus
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who detained Odysseus on Ogygia for 7 years
Calypso
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what did Hermes give Odysseus so he would not become a pig due to Circe's magic
Moly
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who was the son of Odysseus and Penelope
Telemacus
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who was the son of Odysseus and Circe
Telegonus
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who eventually killed Odysseus by accident on Ithaca
Telegonus
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who was the cyclops on Sicily
Polyphemus
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