History · Ancient World History

Read the following statements about the Ancient Olympic Games and Pan-Hellenic Games. Identify which statements are correct: 1. The Ancient Olympic Games, first recorded in 776 BCE, were held in honor of Zeus, the chief Greek god, at Olympia. 2. The Pythian Games were celebrated at Delphi in honor of Apollo, and included both athletic contests and musical competitions. 3. The Isthmian Games were conducted near Corinth and were dedicated to Poseidon, the god of the Sea. 4. The Nemean Games were held at Nemea and were originally founded in honor of Hera, wife of Zeus. 5. All four major Pan-Hellenic Games (Olympic, Pythian, Isthmian, Nemean) were conducted in a four-year cycle, but each had different frequencies within the cycle.