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1
Why is Homer’s authorship debated by historians?
Conflicts with other Greek myths
His stories were never completed
His works were written in a different language
Lack of physical evidence of his existence
2
What could the Trojan War reflect about ancient Greek culture?
Their lack of interest in storytelling
Teir values of heroism and divine favour
heir admiration for diplomacy
Their focus on wealth accumulation
3
How long did the Greeks besiege Troy?
5 years
10 years
15 years
6 years
4
Who wrote down the story of the Trojan War in the 8th century BC?
Thucydides
Homer
Herodotus
Virgil
5
Why is the Trojan War story still significant today?
It provides exact historical details
It disproves ancient mythology.
It offers moral lessons and reflects ancient Greek values.
It supports modern military strategies.
6
What did the Trojans believe the wooden horse to be?
A gift from the gods
A new temple for Athena
A sign of peace
A trap from the Greeks
7
Which ancient historian retold the story of the Trojan War?
Aeschylus
Pausanias
Herodotus
Euripides
8
Which Roman poet wrote about the Trojan War in The Aeneid?
Virgil
Thucydides
Aeschylus
Tryphiodoros
9
What event sparked the Trojan War?
A disagreement between the gods
The fall of the city of Troy
Paris of Troy abducting Helen
The theft of the Trojan Horse
10
How did Homer describe the city of Troy?
Small and poorly defended
Isolated and abandoned
Sacred, beautiful, and elegant
Overcrowded and chaotic
11
What was hidden inside the Trojan Horse?
A secret message
Bradd Pitt
Gold and treasures
Greek soldiers
12
How were the stories of the Trojan War originally passed down?
Letters between Greek kings
Written manuscripts
Engravings on stone tablets
Oral storytelling by bards