alleryStart learning →The ancient Olympic Games were religious festivals in honour of which god?
AApollo
BZeus
CPoseidon
DAthena
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Zeus
The Games were held at the sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia, with sacrifices honouring him.
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