Palmyra
In what year did the First Vision occur?
1820
What state is Kirtland located in?
Ohio
What year did the Saints first arrive in Missouri?
A) 1820
B) 1831
C) 1836
D) 1840
B) 1831
What years were the Saints in Nauvoo?
A) 1831–1838
B) 1838–1846
C) 1847–1855
D) 1820–1826
B) 1838–1846
What was the first temple built by the Saints?
The Kirtland Temple
How old was Joseph Smith when the First Vision happened?
14 years old
What years were the Saints in Kirtland?
A) 1820–1825
B) 1826–1830
C) 1831–1838
D) 1839–1850
C) 1831–1838
Where did the Saints come from before moving to Missouri?
(Bonus: Why did they come here?)
Kirtland, Ohio.
(The Lord revealed that Missouri was the land of Zion and the place for the New Jerusalem.)
What does the word “Nauvoo” mean?
A) Beautiful place
B) Holy city
C) River town
D) Place of peace
A) Beautiful place
Where was the second temple built by the Saints before the westward trek?
Nauvoo Temple
Why is Palmyra significant in Church history?
It’s where Joseph Smith received the First Vision and later obtained the gold plates.
What was daily life like for the Saints in Kirtland?
The Saints built homes, farms, and businesses and worked together to strengthen the community of Saints.
What was the name of the jail where Joseph Smith was held in Missouri?
Liberty Jail.
Who was the mayor of Nauvoo while also serving as prophet?
Joseph Smith.
What grove became a symbol of prayer and revelation for members of the Church?
The Sacred Grove, where Joseph Smith saw God the Father and Jesus Christ.
What book was first printed and published in 1830 in Palmyra?
The Book of Mormon
What was a major event that took place in Kirtland?
The building and dedication of the Kirtland Temple in 1836.
What happened to Joseph Smith in Missouri?
He was imprisoned in Liberty Jail for several months under harsh conditions.
What river runs next to Nauvoo?
The Mississippi River.
What hill did Joseph Smith visit where he found the gold plates?
The Hill Cumorah.
What key revelation or spiritual truth was learned in Palmyra?
That God the Father and Jesus Christ are separate beings who appeared to Joseph Smith in person.
What spiritual event took place in the Kirtland Temple after its dedication?
Jesus Christ appeared, along with Moses, Elias, and Elijah, restoring priesthood keys.
What did Joseph Smith learn while in Liberty Jail?
The Lord comforted him, teaching that trials give experience and that God is aware of our suffering (Doctrine and Covenants 121–122).
Which of these events happened in Nauvoo?
A) First Vision
B) Kirtland Temple dedication
C) Organization of Relief Society
D) Restoration of priesthood keys by Elijah
C) Organization of Relief Society
What modern-day landmark now stands where the Kirtland Temple once was?
The Kirtland Temple still stands today and is preserved as a historic site open to visitors.