Question 1

Was the Trojan War a real war?

Accepted Answer

The story of the Trojan War comes from Greek mythology and literature but it may be based on real conflicts between Mycenaeans and Hittites during the Bronze Age.

Question 2

How did the Trojan War start?

Accepted Answer

The Trojan War started because the Trojan prince Paris abducted Helen, wife of Menelaos, the king of Sparta. Menelaus persuaded his brother Agamemnon to form an alliance of Greek cities to sail to Troy and retrieve Helen.

Question 3

Who fought in the Trojan War?

Accepted Answer

Many heroes fought in the Trojan War. On the Greek side were Agamemnon, Achilles, Odysseus and Ajax. The Trojans had Paris and Hector. The Olympian gods also participated, some on each side.

Question 4

Who won the Trojan War?

Accepted Answer

The alliance of Greek cities won the Trojan War by eventually entering the city of Troy and looting it of its treasures.

Question 5

How did the Greeks win the Trojan War?

Accepted Answer

The Greeks won the Trojan War by pretending to leave Troy but leaving behind a giant wooden horse. The Trojans thought this was a gift to the gods and so brought the horse inside the city. The horse contained many Greek heroes who climbed out and opened the city gates to let the Greek army in and destroy the city.

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