What reckless/ thoughtless step did the Trojan’s take?

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The Trojans believed the horse would bring them luck, so they cut down a part of their sturdy wall to bring it into the city. However, this led to the city's destruction.

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The Fall of Troy

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Chapter 3.2 The Fall of Troy
Intext question (Part II) | Q 7. | Page 73

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