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insects. the food laws made most bugs off-limits. but the
ancient hebrews could eat locusts. locusts eat crops. so why let
them destroy the harvest? instead, people ate them. the locusts
were grilled or fried. they made a sweet and crunchy snack.
olive oil was also found. it was used for cooking. olive trees were
important for non-food products also. the oil was needed for
lighting. it was used in cosmetics and medicines too.
carbo load
the ancient hebrews ate plenty of carbs. many bread ovens and
trays were found. what other carbs did archaeologists dig up?
the remains of figs, dates, wheat, and barley.
sweet teeth
the ancient hebrews didnt skip dessert. they chomped on dried,
sugary fruit. figs, dates, apricots, and grapes were favorites. they
also packed these dried fruits on long journeys. the snacks give
travelers an extra energy boost. it was like ancient trail mix!
the trash shows that ancient hebrews ate a lot of the same
foods we eat today. that includes locusts. theyre still a favorite
in some places.
? people in the future may dig through our trash. what will they
respond
the article says:
the food laws made most bugs off-limits. but
the ancient hebrews could eat locusts. locusts
eat crops. so why let them destroy the harvest?
instead, people ate them. the locusts were
grilled or fried. they made a sweet and crunchy
snack.
why is this passage in the article? it shows ______.
a. that crops today are often destroyed by bugs
b. that locusts are a snack people eat today
c. why the ancient hebrews ate locusts
d. why ancient food laws made bugs off-limits
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The passage is about ancient Hebrews, not modern crop destruction. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The passage focuses on ancient Hebrews eating locusts, not modern snacking. Eliminate B.
• Option C: The passage explains locusts eat crops, so ancient Hebrews ate them instead of letting them destroy harvests. This matches.
• Option D: The passage says most bugs were off - limits but ancient Hebrews could eat locusts; it doesn't explain why bugs were off - limits. Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. why the ancient Hebrews ate locusts