Church History
Where was the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially organized?
A. Kirtland, Ohio
B. Palmyra, New York
C. Fayette, New York
Fayette, New York
Which apostle was a heart surgeon before becoming an apostle?
A. Elder Quentin L. Cook
B. President Russell M. Nelson
C. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
President Russell M. Nelson
About how many members are in the Church worldwide (as of 2024)?
A. 9 million
B. 17 million
C. 22 million
17 million
What did Jesus feed the 5,000 with?
A. 3 fish and 5 grapes
B. 5 loaves and 2 fish
C. 2 loaves and 3 bacon strips
5 loaves and 2 fish
What is the largest temple by square footage?
A.Washington DC
B. Provo City Center
C. Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City
(Washington DC Temple has the largest temple grounds at 52 acres)
Who appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery to restore the Aaronic Priesthood?
A. Peter, James, and John
B. John the Baptist
C. Moroni
John the Baptist
Where is Elder Patrick Kearon originally from?
A. England
B. Australia
C. South Africa
England
How many stakes are there in the world?
A. 1,509
B. 3,608
C. 11,107,305
3,608
Which apostle tried to walk on water toward Jesus?
A. Thomas
B. Peter
C. James
Peter
Approximately how many operating temples are there worldwide (2024)?
A. 139
B. 177
C. 194
177
Who visited Joseph Smith as an angelic messenger to tell him about the ancient prophetic records from the Americas which were written on golden plates?
A. Mormon
B. Moroni
C. Lehi
Moroni
Which apostle and his wife met at a Stake Dance and later served in the same mission?
A. Ulisses Soares
B. David A. Bednar
C. Henry B. Eyring
Ulisses Soares
Which country has the second most members after the U.S.?
A. Brazil
B. Mexico
C. Philippines
Mexico (1,534,058)
Brazil (1,525,436)
Philippines (882,461)
What miracle did Jesus perform at the wedding in Cana?
A. Healed the sick
B. Walked on water
C. Turned water into wine
Turned water into wine
Where was the first temple built in this dispensation?
A. Nauvoo, Illinois
B. Salt Lake City, Utah
C. Kirtland, Ohio
Kirtland, Ohio
Which woman was the only woman to ever see the golden plates?
A. Emma Smith
B. Eliza R. Snow
C. Mary Whitmer
Mary Whitmer
Mary Whitmer (aka Mother Whitmer) was a faithful sister who, in addition to her own large family, provided a home for Joseph, Emma and Oliver as the Book of Mormon was being translated. She had a lot of additional work. One day, as she headed to the barn, a man appeared to her and showed her the gold plates, as compensation for her burden. Later, Joseph told her that the man was Moroni. Emma was disappointed when she heard this, but she was given a special revelation, which is now section 25 of the Doctrine and Covenants. She was also allowed to feel the plates beneath a cloth.
Which apostle was president of BYU before becoming an apostle?
A. Elder D. Todd Christofferson
B. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
C. Elder M. Russell Ballard
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
Approximately, how many Missionaries (Full-Time Teaching, Senior Service, and Young Service) are serving missions?
A. 109,000
B. 65,000
C. 25,000
109,000
Where did Jesus deliver the Beatitudes?
A. Garden of Gethsemane
B. Bethlehem
C. Mount of Olives (Sermon on the Mount)
Mount of Olives (Sermon on the Mount)
Which temple was the first outside the U.S.?
A. London England Temple
B. Cardston Alberta Temple
C. Tokyo Japan Temple
Cardston Alberta Temple
What was the name of the printing press where the Book of Commandments was published?
A. Liberty Press
B. Independence Press
C. W. W. Phelps & Co.
W. W. Phelps & Co.
Which apostle was a former Utah Supreme Court justice?
A. Elder D. Todd Christofferson
B. President Dallin H. Oaks
C. Elder Dale G. Renlund
President Dallin H. Oaks
How many pipes are there in the organ of the Conference Center on Temple Square?
A. 170
B. 517
B. 1,014
C. 7,667
7,667
They are in 130 ranks, and only about 170 can be seen by the audience.
Which woman was told by Jesus, “Thy faith hath made thee whole”?
A. Woman at the well
B. Woman with an issue of blood
C. Mary Magdalene
Woman with an issue of blood
Luke 8:46-48 - Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.
And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.
And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.
Which temple is the farthest north?
A. Anchorage Alaska Temple
B. Helsinki Finland Temple
C. Edmonton Alberta Temple
Helsinki Finland Temple