Question

select the correct answer.
read the passage. then answer the question that follows.
the journey to canaan took 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. along the way, moses went to mount sinai, where he spoke with god. god gave him the ten commandments, which were laws that the people should follow. when the people finally arrived in canaan, they started rebuilding the city of jerusalem and practicing their religion.
based on this passage, what is one reason that the exodus is important to judaism?
a. the israelites were freed from their cruel captors, the egyptians.
b. the israelites decided where they would create their kingdom.
c. the israelites received a set of moral laws that showed the people how to behave.
d. the israelites named moses their first king to unite them.
e. the israelites enjoyed a time of prosperity without invaders attacking them.

Explanation:

The passage mentions that at Mount Sinai, God gave Moses the Ten Commandments (moral laws) for the people to follow, and later they practiced their religion in Canaan. Option A: The passage doesn't mention Egyptians as captors here. Option B: The passage is about reaching Canaan and religion/laws, not deciding kingdom location. Option C: Matches the passage's mention of Ten Commandments (moral laws) for behavior. Option D: Moses wasn't a king (Saul was first king), so incorrect. Option E: Passage has no info on prosperity or no invaders.

Answer:

C. The Israelites received a set of moral laws that showed the people how to behave.