Mormonism
Who was Don Carlos Smith?
Joseph Smith's brother
Who is the last prophet of Islam?
Mohammed
What country did Buddhism originate in?
India
Who were the king and queen of the gods in Roman mythology?
BONUS: How were they related?
Jupiter and Juno; they were siblings and spouses
Name, in order, all of the places the early saints gathered.
Kirtland, the Ohio, Independance, the Missouri, Nauvoo, the Illinois, and the Utah.
What is the Muslim holy book called?
The Quran
What is the Buddha's name?
Siddhartha Gautama
What did the Romans typically do when they encountered a new religion, especially among their conquered peoples?
Incorporate it into their own religion or associate their gods with its gods
Which angel told Joseph Smith about the golden plates?
Moroni
What are the two major sects within Islam?
BONUS: What is the difference between them?
Sunni and Shia
After Mohammed died, Shias wanted one of his relatives to become caliph and Sunnia wanted one of his friends to.
Which emperor promoted Buddhism and caused it to become more widespread in the early 300s BCE?
Ashoka
Which goddess had six virgin priestesses dedicated to caring for her sacred flame?
Vesta
What city was the Relief Society initially founded in?
Nauvoo, the Illinois
What is the holiest city in Islam and the birthplace of Mohammed?
Mecca
What is the name for the state Buddhists strive for, where they have broken free from the cycle of death and rebirth?
Nirvana
What was the job of a haruspex or auger?
BONUS: How did they differ?
To divine the future.
Haruspices examined animal entrails, especially livers, while augers examined bird flight patterns.
What is the date of Brigham Young's arrival in the Salt Lake Valley?
July 24, 1847
What historical event is known as the Hijrah?
The journey of Mohammed and his followers from Mecca to Medina.
What tree was the Buddha meditating under when he attained enlightenment?
Bodhi tree
Who was the Roman god of beginnings and doorways, depicted as having two faces (one on each side of his head)?
Hint: The Latin word for door was derived from his name
BONUS: What did it mean when his gate was closed?
Janus. When his gate was closed, there was peace.