ACTIVITY DAYS JEOPARDY

CHURCH HISTORY

100

Joseph Smith was the first president of the Church, and Russell M. Nelson is the current president of the Church. Name 3 other presidents of the Church.

Joseph Smith Jr. (1830- 1844)

Brigham Young (1847- 1877)

John Taylor (1880- 1887)

Wilford Woodruff (1889- 1898)

Lorenzo Snow (1898- 1901)

Joseph F. Smith (1901- 1918)

Heber J. Grant (1918- 1945)

George Albert Smith (1945- 1951)

David O. McKay (1951- 1970)

Joseph Fielding Smith (1970- 1972)

Harold B. Lee (1972- 1973)

Spencer W. Kimball (1973- 1985)

Ezra Taft Benson (1985- 1994)

Howard W. Hunter (1994- 1995)

Gordon B. Hinckley (1995- 2008)

Thomas S. Monson (2008 – 2018)

Russell M. Nelson (2018- present)

200

When the Church was founded in 1830, how many people were in the Church?

6

300

This prophet dedicated 85 temples in his life, more than any other prophet

Gordon B. Hinckley

400

This person compiled the first LDS hymbook

Emma Smith

500

What is the name of the vehicle pioneers pulled their possessions in across the west?

Handcarts

THE BOOK OF MORMON

100

Enos prayed for a long time to receive forgiveness of his sins. How long did Enos pray?

All day and all night

200

How many stones did the Brother of Jared make for the Lord to touch?

16

300

The prophet Lehi had 6 sons. What were their names?

Laman, Lemuel, Sam, Nephi, Jacob, Joseph

400

In the Book of Ether, the Brother of Jared says the Jaredites brought "deseret" in the barges with them. What does deseret mean?

Honey bees

500

In the Book of Alma, the Zoramites prayed on a large platform. What was that platform called?

The Rameumptom

NEW TESTAMENT

100

Jesus had a famous cousin. Who was Jesus's cousin?

John the Baptist

200

What did Jesus use to send evil men out of the temple?

A whip

300

In the New Testament, Jesus often teaches through parables. Name 3 parables Jesus taught.

• The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:3-9, Mark 4:3-9, Luke 8:5-8)
• The Parable of the Weeds (Tares) (Matthew 13:24-30)
• The Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32, Mark 4:30-32, Luke 13:18-19)
• The Parable of the Leaven (Yeast) (Matthew 13:33, Luke 13:20-21)
• The Parable of the Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44)
• The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 13:45-46)
• The Parable of the Net (Dragnet) (Matthew 13:47-50)
• The Parable of the Lost Sheep (Matthew 18:12-14, Luke 15:3-7)
• The Parable of the Lost Coin (Luke 15:8-10)
• The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)
• The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant (Matthew 18:23-35)
• The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16)
• The Parable of the Two Sons (Matthew 21:28-32)
• The Parable of the Wicked Tenants (Vineyard) (Matthew 21:33-44, Mark 12:1-12, Luke 20:9-19)
• The Parable of the Wedding Banquet (Matthew 22:1-14)
• The Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13)
• The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 19:11-27)
• The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats (Matthew 25:31-46)
• The Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12:16-21)
• The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
• The Parable of the Unjust Steward (Shrewd Manager) (Luke 16:1-9)
• The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)
• The Parable of the Two Debtors (Luke 7:41-43)
• The Parable of the Growing Seed (Mark 4:26-29)

400

What did Jesus eat after he was resurrected?

Fish and honeycomb

500

Before he became Paul, Saul was blinded after seeing the Lord. Who gave Saul a blessing to heal him?

Ananias

OLD TESTAMENT

100

What was the name of the bread God gave to the Israelites in the wilderness?

Manna

200

Abraham did not have his son Isaac until he was very old. How old was Abraham when he had his son?

100

300

To free the slaves in Egypt, God sent 10 plagues. Name three of the plagues.

Water turning to blood, frogs, lice, flies, livestock pestilence, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, and the killing of firstborn children

400

Joseph was not liked by his brothers. How many brothers did Joseph have (including his younger brothers)?

11

500

What did Joshua and the Israelites have to do to bring down the walls of Jericho?

1. For six days, the Israelites marched around the city once a day.
2. On the seventh day, the Israelites marched around the city seven times.
3. The priests blew their trumpets.
4. The Israelites shouted when the trumpets sounded a long blast.
5. The walls collapsed, and the Israelites conquered the city.

CHURCH TRIVIA

100

This was Pres. Nelson's job before he became an apostle

Heart surgeon

200

This current apostle is originally from Brazil

Ulises Soares

300

Currently, there are 202 operating temples in the Church. Once all announced and under construction temples are completed, how many temples will there be?

367

400

Which 2 apostles were president of BYU?

Elder Oaks and Elder Holland

500

How many languages has the Book of Mormon been published in?

115