1. The event that sparked the Trojan War was the abduction of Helen, revered as the most beautiful woman in the world. Helen was the wife of Greek King Menelaus, until Paris, a Trojan prince, made off with her. Why did Paris do
something so rash?
A) Paris wanted to rescue Helen, who was unhappy with her marriage.
B) Paris chose Aphrodite as the most beautiful of the goddesses. As a reward Aphrodite made Helen fall in love with Paris.
C) Paris hoped to ransom Helen for a considerable amount of gold.