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Troy
Troy was a city state that was most known for the being the center of a major war and the scene of the Iliad, one of the most well known stories of the ancient Greeks.
478 Questions
Where did the Wright brothers work at?
they worked at a bycicle shop called the Wright they worked at a bycicle shop called the Wright they worked at a bycicle shop called the Wright they worked at a bicycle building and repair shop called The Wright Cycle exchange then changed it to Wright Cycle compare
Why might German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann have added the mustache to the Mask of Agamemnon?
To make it appear more heroic
Was it right for the acheans to destroy troy why?
It was right for the Achaeans to destroy Troy. The war started when Paris of Troy took another king's beautiful wife, Helen.
What did Aeneas say to dido before he left?
Aeneas tells Dido that Jupiter commands him to go, so he must. He also tells her that he never in any entered into a marriage with her, nor ever showed that he wanted such a thing.
What steps did pericles take to strengthen democracy in Athens?
He organised the expulsion of the upper class rivals, continued his military leadership, promoted the interests of his allies, and introduced radical democracy where the citizens met in fortnightly assembly and voted on all issues, the decisions of which were implemented by the Council of 500.
What steps did cleisthenes take to strengthen democracy in athens?
These are some of the things that Cleisthenes did to strengthen democracy (although he didn't call it democracy. He called it legal equality.):
- He divided the people by geographic area rather than by family relationships.
- He established an organizational structure that had people who were chosen by lottery rather than by who they were related to.
- He reorganized the city council (called the Boule) so that each group of citizens was equally represented.
- He also reorganized the legal system and made sure that jurors were representative of each group as well.
What early settlers of Greece are remembered for leaving the Trojan horse outside the city of troy?
england
Hellenistic.
Who saved Paris's life from menelaus?
In the movie Troy Paris' life is saved by his brother Hector but in the Iliad by homer Paris is saved by Aphrodite, who cuts his helmet loose when he is being dragged by Menelaus and takes him away in a storm of dust back to safety.
How did Achilles try to escape going to Troy?
Achilles never tried to escape going to Troy, quite the contrary. He wanted to go to Troy.
Why couldn't the Greeks get to troy?
The Greeks faced several challenges in their attempt to reach Troy, primarily due to strategic obstacles and the city's formidable defenses. The Trojan War began when Paris abducted Helen, prompting a Greek coalition to assemble. However, the Greeks initially struggled to launch their fleet due to unfavorable winds and internal disputes among their leaders. Ultimately, they overcame these obstacles, but the protracted siege lasted for ten years due to the city's strong fortifications and the resilience of its defenders.
There were lots of priests in Troy, but the one to which you are probably referring is Laocoön a priest of Poseidon. He was the one who tried to warn the Trojans about the horse.
Who was the first person to Excavate Troy?
The German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann excavated the area identified as Troy in the 1870s.
Why is Troy the main character of fences?
Def of tragic hero- a literary character who makes an error of judgement or has a fatal flaw that, combined with fate and extended forces ,bring on a tragedy. Many of these attributes can be seen through out Fences. Such as his fatal flaw being his pride is good and bad good because his pride took care of his family by providing their needs, and bad because his pride in admitting he is wrong and letting othersopinionsbe heard is the down part to his pride.
Who founded the Troy Female Seminary?
Emma Willard educated herself in subjects considered suitable for boys, such as science and mathematics. in 1821 Willard established the Troy Female Seminary in upstate New york .
Did Sparta encourage innovation and individuality?
Spartans did not, but Athens was all for it.Sparta was very strict and tight sending kkids away at an early age to train for military. Athens was more free willed
