1. Trojan War 10 year war sometime between 1230 and 1180 B.C. 10 year war sometime between 1230 and 1180 B.C.

2. Helen Fairest and most beautiful woman in the world Fairest and most beautiful woman in the world

3. Menelaus He was chosen to marry Helen. He was chosen to marry Helen. Brother of Agamemnon Brother of Agamemnon He was made King of Sparta after he married Helen He was made King of Sparta after he married Helen

4. Paris Prince Paris of Troy gave the golden apple to Aphrodite. Prince Paris of Troy gave the golden apple to Aphrodite. She then told him where the most beautiful woman in the world was. She then told him where the most beautiful woman in the world was. Aphrodite led Paris to Helen and he was welcomed as a guest. Aphrodite led Paris to Helen and he was welcomed as a guest.

5. Paris and Helen Paris took Helen away from Sparta Paris took Helen away from Sparta Paris had stolen Menelaus’ wife. Paris had stolen Menelaus’ wife. Paris had intended on making Helen a Queen of Troy Paris had intended on making Helen a Queen of Troy

6. The Trojan War Begins… Menelaus called on all of Greece to help him go to war against the Trojans. Menelaus called on all of Greece to help him go to war against the Trojans. The Trojans had never been defeated. The Trojans had never been defeated. Troy had a giant wall surrounding it and was known as the most powerful city. The Trojans were the best warriors. Troy had a giant wall surrounding it and was known as the most powerful city. The Trojans were the best warriors.

7. War Recruits… Menelaus knew he could not win without recruiting two of the 1 st Ranks Menelaus knew he could not win without recruiting two of the 1 st Ranks –Odysseus  Known for his tricks and his quick thinking.  Strong and smart. –Achilles

8. The Trojan War cont… The war lasted for 10 years… The war lasted for 10 years… The Trojans could not be defeated…until… The Trojans could not be defeated…until…

9. Odysseus has a plan… Odysseus, known for his tricks, decides they should build a giant wooden horse to give to the Trojans. Odysseus, known for his tricks, decides they should build a giant wooden horse to give to the Trojans. This was a gift to the God Poseidon. A peace offering. This was a gift to the God Poseidon. A peace offering. This was their way into the walls of Troy. This was their way into the walls of Troy.

10. The Trojan War ends… The men hid inside the horse and came out to attack Troy after everyone had gone to sleep. The men hid inside the horse and came out to attack Troy after everyone had gone to sleep. The Trojans were defeated and it ended their reign as the most powerful. The Trojans were defeated and it ended their reign as the most powerful. Helen went back to Sparta with her husband Menelaus. Helen went back to Sparta with her husband Menelaus. The women of Troy were left without their husbands and children. They were now slaves. The women of Troy were left without their husbands and children. They were now slaves.