According to legend, how did the Greeks get inside Troy?
AnswerHidden in a wooden horse
The Greeks hid soldiers in a giant wooden horse left as a 'gift'.
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7 fact-checked facts about the Trojan War, ancient Troy and the Trojan horse, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which ancient poet is credited with the Iliad?
AnswerHomer
The Iliad and the Odyssey are traditionally attributed to Homer.
Going deeper
Helen was queen of which Greek city before going to Troy?
AnswerSparta
Helen was the wife of Menelaus, king of Sparta.
Which Trojan hero escaped the fall of Troy and stars in Virgil's Aeneid?
AnswerAeneas
Aeneas fled Troy and, in legend, his descendants founded Rome.
Who led the Greek forces against Troy?
AnswerAgamemnon
Agamemnon, king of Mycenae, was commander of the Greek army.
Expert level
What is the modern name of the mound where Troy's ruins were excavated?
AnswerHisarlik
Excavations at Hisarlik uncovered many layers of ancient cities.
Which Trojan priest warned against the horse and was attacked by sea serpents?
AnswerLaocoön
Laocoön and his sons were killed by serpents, a scene shown in a famous sculpture.
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