1. The Origins of the
Trojan War
Tasks to background the war
1. According to legend, how
was Troy founded? Make
sure you include a
discussion on the Palladium
2. Discuss the origins of Images of the Judgement of Paris. Above is a
Troy’s walls. Greek Vase and below a sixteenth century
painting
3. What mythical reasons are
given for the Trojan War?
4. Draw a family tree of the
family of King Priam and his
wife Hecabe
5. Discuss the background of
Paris using the following
skeleton for taking notes:
 Father and Mother
 The Prophecy
 Found
 Personality traits /
Interests
The Judgement of Paris – answer the questions
1. Why did Zeus not seduce Thetis? What was his solution?
2. What did Eris, goddess of Discord do at the wedding?
3. What did each competitor of the beauty contest offer Paris?
4. What was the outcome of this contest?
Homework - Read the rest of the chapter
1. How was Paris reunited with his family?
2. Briefly describe how Paris abducted Helen.