Question

Read this passage to look for important evidence about Achilles and his culture. So his father gave him fifty ships, fully manned, and Patroclus to go with him for his friend and sword-companion. And his mother, weeping still, armed him in his father's armor; glorious war gear that Hephaestus, the smith of the gods, had made for him. And he sailed to join the black ships on their way to Troy. —Black Ships Before Troy, Rosemary Sutcliff Write two sentences that explain what text evidence tells you about Achilles's culture.

Answer 1

The paragraph has been taken from "BLACK SHIPS BEFORE TROY."

Explanation:

• In this story, Achilles father send him to be a better fight because they were living in a war culture
• In their culture, the son was supposed to be the best warrior so he can fight his enemies
• The paragraph also mentions the role of gods and goddesses who are responsible for the lives of human

Answer 2

Sample Response: The evidence shows Achilles commanding fifty ships. In his culture, it is important to be able to fight over land and sea.

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