The fall of Troy Flashcards
1
Q
What did the Greeks do in a final attempt to defeat the Trojans?
A
They turned to Odysseus, king of Ithaca
2
Q
What did Odysseus devise?
A
A wooden horse that the Greeks filled with their own men
3
Q
Where was the wooden horse wheeled to?
A
Troy
4
Q
What did the rest of the army do?
A
Got on their boats and sailed out of sight of Troy
5
Q
Why did the Trojans bring the horse into Troy?
A
They thought it was a peace offering, and were in fear of the Gods
6
Q
What happened when night come?
A
The Greeks crept out of the horse and opened the city gates, letting in the rest of their army
7
Q
What did the Greek army do?
A
Quickly killed the Trojan warriors and burn the city
8
Q
Who did they kill in the process?
A
The Trojan King, Priam
