Final answer:
Paris was asked to choose among the goddesses by Juno, Minerva, and Venus. He chose Venus and gave her the golden apple as a symbol of his decision.
Step-by-step explanation:
The goddesses asked Paris to choose among them by making promises and offering gifts. Juno promised him rule over all Asia, Minerva offered him victory in war, and Venus promised him a bride of marvellous beauty - Helen of Troy. Paris chose Venus as the winner of the beauty contest and gave her the golden apple as a token of his decision.