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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1991 Question 5

Question 5

Moses and the Exodus

Pharaoh oppressed the Israelites because

  1. A.he feared that they might join his enemies to fight him.
  2. B.they continued to give birth to male children
  3. C.the midwives did not kill the children at birth
  4. D.he did not know Jacob and Joseph.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (he feared that they might join his enemies to fight him.)

Explanation

The new Pharaoh feared that the growing Israelites would join Egypt's enemies in war and fight against Egypt (Exodus 1:9–10).