WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2004 Question 1

Question 1

Moses and the Exodus

When the people of Israel lacked water in the wilderness, they reacted by

  1. A.appealing to Moses to cry to the Lord.
  2. B.blaming Moses for their plight
  3. C.blaming the Egyptians for allowing them to leave
  4. D.asking Moses to strike the rock for water
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (blaming Moses for their plight)

Explanation

The people found fault with Moses: "Why did you bring us up out of Egypt, to kill us… with thirst?" (Exodus 17:2-3).