Family/ early life
What are the names of Joseph’s parents?
Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Smith
Why did Joseph go into the woods to pray?
To figure out what religion to join.
How long did Jospeh Smith have to wait to receive the Gold plates?
4 years
What was hidden with the Gold Plates?
The Urim and Thummim.
When was Joseph Smith born?
December 23, 1805
What scripture did Joseph Smith read that gave him the inspiration to pray?
James 1:5
How many times did Moroni visit Joseph?
4
What was Emma’s maiden name?
Hale
Name 5 of Joseph’s siblings
Alvin, Hyrum, Sophronia, Samuel Harrison, Ephraim, William, Catherine, Don Carlos, Lucy
How old was Joseph when he had the First Vision?
14 years old
What day did Moroni visit Joseph?
September 21, 1823
Who revealed the priesthood to Joseph Smith?
Elijah
What is Joseph’s mother’s maiden name?
Mack
When did Joseph Smith go into the woods to pray?
The spring of 1820.
What were the four languages that the Gold Plates were written in?
Egyptian, Chaldaic, Assyriac, and Arabic
Who gave Joseph and Emma 50$ to help them move?
Martin Harris
How many children did Joseph Smith’s parents have?
What was the first thing that happened when Joseph went to pray?
A darkness overtook him and he could not speak.
There are 5 chapters of scripture that Moroni quoted to Joseph Smith in his vision. Name three of them.
Malachi 3, Malachi 4, Isaiah 11, Acts 3, Joel 2
Who was Mr. Anthon?
He was a professor who certified Joseph’s translations until he heard they were from God.