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Why is Achilles important?
Achilles is really the focal character in the Iliad. Without him, the Greeks probably wouldn't have been able to defeat the Trojans, as Hector, the leader of the Trojan army, was second only to Achilles in martial prowess.
What was important about that Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C.?
The Battle of Marathon was a turning point during the first Persian invasion of Greece. The Persians vastly outnumbered the Greeks on the battlefield, but the Greeks were able to defeat them. The Greeks charged the Persian troops with a thin weaker line, while the Greeks' left and right flanks consisted of stronger troops who quickly surrounded the Persian troops and attacked them on both sides. It was a crushing defeat for the Persians, and the battle convinced the Greeks that while the Persian Empire had vast armies and archers, it was possible to defeat them.
Why were the Greeks able to defeat the Persians at the Plain of Marathon?
It was the Athenian and Plataian armies, which defeated the inferior Persian infantry caught without its cavalry support.
Did the greek people win the Trojan war?
odysessus thought up the idea of putting soldiers inside a giant wooden horse left in front of the Trojan gate as a peace offering. the trojans brought the horse inside, thus the Greeks were able to open the gates and let all the Greeks in for a midnight surprise attack so yes, the greek people win
What is Odysseus's connection to the fall of Troy?
In Homers Iliad, Odysseus is the man who had the idea of the Trojan Horse. T roy had been under siege for many years, but the Greeks had not been able to break its defenses. However, then Odysseus had the idea of building a great wooden horse, and hiding Greek soldiers inside it. They would pretend to retreat, and leave the horse (with soldiers inside) as a "gift". They did this, and the Trojans took the horse inside the city. At night, when the Trojans thought that they had won the long war, the Greeks inside the horse opened the gates to the city, and the rest of the Greek army swarmed in. They then defeated the Trojans, who were unaware. This was the Fall of Troy, and Odysseus' connection to it was by thinking up of the plan which led to the city being sacked.
Why is Achilles important?
Achilles is really the focal character in the Iliad. Without him, the Greeks probably wouldn't have been able to defeat the Trojans, as Hector, the leader of the Trojan army, was second only to Achilles in martial prowess.
What was the deadly secret of the Trojan horse that lead to the expression beware of Greeks baring gifts?
It was hollow. The Greeks head inside the hollow horse and made a surprise attack upon the Trojans. The Trojans thought the great wooden horse was a gift from the Greeks, a peace offering. So they unwittingly moved into there city. As a result, the Greeks were able to attack the Trojans in their own beds and unlock the gates for the rest of their allies.
How was Philip able to defeat the Greeks?
By superior force, strategy and tactics.
Why the Greek warriors in the horse were able to open the gates of Troy without getting caught?
With the Greeks having pretended to go home, the Trojans had a celebrating party and were off their guard.
Why were the Greek warriors in the horse able get to the gates of Troy unseen?
A wooden horse , with a hollow chamber containing Greeks , was brought within the walls of Troy and in the dark of night the Greeks emerged from within the horse to open the gates of the city allowing the enemies of the Trojans entry into the city where defenders were overwhelmed and defeated . Thus the phrase was born "Beware of Greeks bearing gifts."
What was important about that Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C.?
The Battle of Marathon was a turning point during the first Persian invasion of Greece. The Persians vastly outnumbered the Greeks on the battlefield, but the Greeks were able to defeat them. The Greeks charged the Persian troops with a thin weaker line, while the Greeks' left and right flanks consisted of stronger troops who quickly surrounded the Persian troops and attacked them on both sides. It was a crushing defeat for the Persians, and the battle convinced the Greeks that while the Persian Empire had vast armies and archers, it was possible to defeat them.
Did the Persians defeat the Greeks?
In the early stages from 499 BCE when Persia dominated, they were able to use Greek inter-city rivalries and disunity, ease of bribing their leaders, and in the field, the superiority of their cavalry and the fleets, which latter they levied from Phoenecia, Egypt and the Ionian Greeks as well. As the Greeks gained more cohesion and the will to combine for their common defence, they were able to consistently defeat the Persians on sea and land, until Persia agreed to peace in 449 BCE.
Why were the Greeks able to defeat the Persians at the Plain of Marathon?
It was the Athenian and Plataian armies, which defeated the inferior Persian infantry caught without its cavalry support.
How was Phillip able to defeat the Greeks?
He weakened the city-states by bribing some to join him, and defeated the remainder in a battle dominated by his infantry with long pikes and his cavalry.
Who was Sinon What was his role in the greek tragedy?
Sinon, a son of Aesimus, was a Greek warrior during the Trojan War. He pretended he had deserted the Greeks and, as a Trojan captive, told the Trojans that the wooden horse the Greeks had left was intended as a gift to the gods to ensue their safe voyage home. He told them that the horse was made so big that the Trojans would not be able to move it into their city, because if they did they would be invincible to later Greek invasion. His story convinced the Trojans. The Trojans brought the Trojan Horse into their city. Inside the horse were Greek soldiers, who, as night fell, disembarked from the horse and opened the gates of Troy, thus sealing the fate of Troy. (From Wikipedia) a
How was Phillip 2 able to defeat the Greeks?
He weakened the city-states by bribing some to join him, and defeated the remainder in a battle dominated by his infantry with long pikes and his cavalry.
Why were Greeks able defeat persions plain marathon?
Because the Persians didn't have patience and sent the horsemen in first and the strongest in the boat leaving their weakest variable to Greek attack. The Greeks won even though they were outnumbered, because of the general's mistake of not waiting for the Greeks to come to the Persian forces.
