WAEC Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2020 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

In his attempt to control the growing population of the Israelites in Egypt, Pharaoh ordered the

A. Hebrew midwives to kill every Israelite baby boy at birthCorrect
B. Egyptian soldiers to bring every Israelite baby boy to the palace
C. second-in-command to ensure total destruction of the Hebrews
D. Egyptian midwives to kill every Israelite child

Explanation

In his attempt to control the growing population of the Israelites in Egypt, Pharaoh ordered the Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, to kill every Israelite baby boy at birth (Exodus 1:15-17).

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