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The Greeks
Gods and Goddesses
The Trojans
Events
Misc.
100
This hospitable king lost his wife to a smooth-talking Trojan.
Who is Menelaus?
100
These three got in a fight over a golden apple.
Who are Aphrodite, Hera, and Athena?
100
He forgot all about his first love once Aphrodite promised him someone prettier.
Who is Paris?
100
Who is the God of all Gods?
What is Zues
100
When Athena tells the son of Lycaon to shoot a arrow at Menelaus when ancient Greek element is broken in the 1 on 1 battle
What is Trust
200
Known as "The Resourceful," this clever warrior hails from Ithaca. He's skilled in the art of disguise and story-telling.
Who is Odysseus?
200
Known as the Goddess of Discord for good reason, she threw a piece of golden fruit into a wedding reception because she wasn't invited. Talk about sour grapes...er, apples.
Who is Eris?
200
In book three what god saved Paris life by breaking the strap on his helmet: "He began dragging Paris off, back in the direction of well-armed Achaeans. The fine leather strap stretched round Paris' soft neck, right below, was strangling him to death."(3, 412-415)
What is Aphrodite
200
At the begiining of the Iliad, who was the women Agamemnon refused to give up.
Who is Chryseis
200
What was Hectors preferred weapon of choice during battle?
What is a spear
300
Known for his height and formidable strength, this warrior parts on good terms with Hector after exchanging gifts.
Who is Ajax?
300
She loves her son and fears for his safety. Whenever he's upset, she comes running on her silver feet.
Who is Thetis?
300
What god saved Hector to make Achilles say, "You dog-once more you're evading death for now. But you've narrowly escaped disaster..."(20,537-538) "No doubt you always pray to him as you go out into the sound of thudding spears. Next time we meet, I'll surely finish you."(20,540-542)
What is Apollo
300
Who sacfirced his only daughter to allow the winds to shift so the ships could go to Troy?
Who is Agamemnon
300
Who takes Achilles armor from Patroclus dead body?
Who is Hector
400
Strong, ruthless, and bold, this hero chose glory in battle over safety at home.
Who is Achilles?
400
Who is the guy to go to when you realize your friend died and the enemy stripped his body of your fancy armor? He's a master metal worker; too bad his wife thinks he's ugly.
Who is Hephaestus?
400
Who noticed Patroclus's wounded and going back to his side "...brave Patroclus going back, wounded by sharp bronze, he moved up through the ranks, stood close to Patroclus and struck him with his spear, low in the stomach, driving the bronze straight through."(16,950-953)
What is Hector
400
What god put a plague over the whole Greek army when they were fighting the Trojans.
Who is Apollo
400
Who does Achilles get his new armor from since his old armor was stolen from Hector?
Who is Thetis
500
This wise elder advises Agamemnon to make amends with Achilles.
Who is Nestor?
500
He spread a "churning mass of black clouds across the sky above [the Greeks]...and soon, from the menacing cloud roof rain began to fall: rain that was red as blood."
Who is Zeus?
500
Who did Hector realize had tricked him when he said "This is it, then. The gods are summoning me to my death. I thought warrior Deiphobus was close by. But he's inside the walls."(22, 374-377)
What is Athena
500
Who is Achilles mom?
Who is Thetis
500
How long did the Trojan war last?
What is 10 years.