What event, held at Olympia every four years from 776 BCE, was the most important religious and athletic festival of ancient times?

• A Olympic Games ✓
• B Pythian Games
• C Nemean Games
• D Isthmian Games

The ancient Olympic Games were held at Olympia in honour of Zeus every four years from 776 BCE to 393 CE. The modern Olympic Games were revived in Athens in 1896, with the marathon added to commemorate Pheidippides' legendary run.