The Fall of Troy: Key Concepts

The video covers the fall of Troy, focusing on the Greek stratagem of the wooden horse. It begins with an introduction to key vocabulary and a brief overview of the conflict between the Greeks and Trojans. The narrative then shifts to the fall of Troy, highlighting the role of key figures like Achilles and Odysseus. The Greeks' cunning plan using the wooden horse leads to the city's downfall. The aftermath is tragic, with the city in ruins and its people enslaved. The video concludes with the fate of the surviving Trojans, including Aeneas and Helen.

What is the main focus of the introduction in the video?

• The conclusion of the story

• A summary of the entire story

• An overview of vocabulary and reading

• The history of the Trojan War

What does 'hard-pressed' mean in the context of the Trojan War?

• Under pressure or stress

• Fast

• Defeated

• Celebrated

What is the significance of the Trojan Horse?

• It was a monument in Troy

• It was a strategic tool used by the Greeks

• It was a symbol of peace

• It was a gift to the Trojans

Which literary work is the primary source for the story of Troy's fall?

• The Iliad

• The Odyssey

• The Metamorphoses

• The Aeneid

How did Achilles die according to the story?

• He was poisoned

• He was struck by an arrow in his heel

• He was captured by the Trojans

• He died of old age

What was the Greek strategy to enter Troy?

• Negotiating a peace treaty

• Using a wooden horse to hide soldiers

• A naval blockade

• A direct attack on the walls

What happened during the execution of the Greek plan?

• The Trojans discovered the plan

• The Trojans surrendered

• The Greeks retreated

• The Greeks successfully entered Troy

What was the fate of the Trojan women after the fall of Troy?

• They escaped to Greece

• They were executed

• They became slaves

• They were freed