Utah Trivia
David & Goliath
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Utah is bordered by what US State to the east?

Colorado

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1 Samuel 17:44, 45

Where did David's courage come from?

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Tired people need what?

Sleep

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Who was our 3rd prophet?

Wilford Woodruff

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How many temples have been announced that area not yet under construction? 

a. 5

b.9

c.3

d.20

20

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Who was the city of Ogden, Utah named after?

Peter Skeen Ogden, a Canadian explorer
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Why didn't any of the Israelites want to fight Goliath?

1 Samuel 17:4-7 

Goliath was 9'9" tall his armor weighed 150 pounds

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What is the largest living land animal?

The African Elephant

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Who was the 9th prophet?

Joseph Fielding Smith

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How many temples in the world are not topped with the angel Moroni statue?

a.5

b.11

c.9

d.6

9 Laie Hawaii, Cardston Alberta, Logan Utah, Manti Utah, Mesa Arizona, St George Utah, Oakland California, Hamilton New Zealand and Paris France.

300

Brigham Young brought the first band of Mormon pioneers to the Salt Lake Valley on what date?

July 24, 1847

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Why was David at the battlefield?

1 Samuel 17:17-18

He took food to the army

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Who lives in the garbage can on "Sesame Street"

Oscar the Grouch

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Who was the 6th prophet?

Heber J. Grant

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Was the sculptor of the angel Moroni atop the Salt Lake Temple a member of the LDS church?

No, Cyrus Dallin

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Utah has become world-renowned for its winter sport of what?

Skiing

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What did David tell King Saul to convince him that he could kill Goliath?

1 Samuel 17:34-37 

The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. 

400

Which country was the first to use paper money

China

400

Who was the 2nd prophet?

John Taylor

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Which temple has the tallest statue of the angel Moroni on its spire?

a. Houston, Texas

b. Monterey, Mexico

c. Washington, D.C.

d. Jordan River, Utah

Washington, D.C.

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On average, how many days of thunderstorm activity does Utah have per year?

about 40 days

500

How did David kill Goliath in spite of all the armor that Goliath was wearing? 

1 Samuel 17:45-50

David protected himself spiritually while Goliath only protected himself physically. Most of Goliaths body was covered in armor, but since his forehead was unprotected, his physical armor was not enough to save him. 

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What is the smallest country in the world?

The Vatican, located in Rome

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Who was the 14th prophet?

Gordon B. Hinckley 

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How many temples did President Hinckley dedicate as prophet (excluding rededications)

a. 69

b. 85

c. 102

d. 76

85

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