Which of the following sentences correctly uses semicolons in a serial list?

Over the years, the game of checkers has gone by many names: in ancient Greece it was petteia; the Romans called it the game of little soldiers; and in Arabic it was known as Quirkat.
The game of checkers has been called many names over the years; petteia; the game of little soldiers; Quirkat.
The game of checkers has been called many names over the years: petteia; the game of little soldiers; Quirkat.
The game of checkers has gone by many names over the years: In ancient Greece it was petteia; the Romans called it the game of little soldiers; and in Arabic it was known as Quirkat.

The correct sentence that uses semicolons in a serial list is:

"The game of checkers has gone by many names over the years: in ancient Greece it was petteia; the Romans called it the game of little soldiers; and in Arabic it was known as Quirkat."