WAEC Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2019 Objective — Question 8
Question 8 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The Israelites asked Aaron to make gods for them because they
- A. wanted a god to lead them back to Egypt
- B. felt God had neglected them due to their sins
- C. felt Moses had delayed on Mount SinaiCorrect
- D. were under severe attack by the Egyptians
Explanation
The Israelites asked Aaron to make gods for them because they felt Moses had delayed on Mount Sinai. This is evident in Exodus 32:1: 'When the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mountain, the people gathered themselves together to Aaron...' Aaron responded by making a molten calf, with grave consequences.
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