Sunset 11th Ward Youth Combined Activity

Early Church History

100

Where was the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially organized?

A. Kirtland, Ohio
B. Palmyra, New York
C. Fayette, New York

Fayette, New York

200

Who appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery to restore the Aaronic Priesthood?

A. Peter, James, and John
B. John the Baptist
C. Moroni

John the Baptist

300

Who visited Joseph Smith as an angelic messenger to tell him about the ancient prophetic records from the Americas which were written on golden plates?

A.  Mormon
B.  Moroni
C.  Lehi

Moroni

400

Which woman was the only woman to ever see the golden plates?
A.  Emma Smith
B.  Eliza R. Snow
C.  Mary Whitmer

Mary Whitmer

Mary Whitmer (aka Mother Whitmer) was a faithful sister who, in addition to her own large family, provided a home for Joseph, Emma and Oliver as the Book of Mormon was being translated. She had a lot of additional work. One day, as she headed to the barn, a man appeared to her and showed her the gold plates, as compensation for her burden. Later, Joseph told her that the man was Moroni. Emma was disappointed when she heard this, but she was given a special revelation, which is now section 25 of the Doctrine and Covenants. She was also allowed to feel the plates beneath a cloth. 

500

What was the name of the printing press where the Book of Commandments was published?
A. Liberty Press
B. Independence Press
C. W. W. Phelps & Co.

W. W. Phelps & Co.

Current Prophets and Apostles

100

Which apostle was a heart surgeon before becoming an apostle?
A. Elder Quentin L. Cook
B. President Russell M. Nelson
C. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

President Russell M. Nelson

200

Where is Elder Patrick Kearon originally from?
A. England
B. Australia
C. South Africa

England

300

Which apostle and his wife met at a Stake Dance and later served in the same mission?
A. Ulisses Soares
B. David A. Bednar
C. Henry B. Eyring

Ulisses Soares

400

Which apostle was president of BYU before becoming an apostle?
A. Elder D. Todd Christofferson
B. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
C. Elder M. Russell Ballard

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

500

Which apostle was a former Utah Supreme Court justice?

A. Elder D. Todd Christofferson
B. President Dallin H. Oaks
C. Elder Dale G. Renlund

President Dallin H. Oaks

Statistics

100

About how many members are in the Church worldwide (as of 2024)?
A. 9 million
B. 17 million
C. 22 million

17 million

200

How many stakes are there in the world?

A. 1,509
B. 3,608
C. 11,107,305

3,608

300

Which country has the second most members after the U.S.?
A. Brazil
B. Mexico
C. Philippines

Mexico (1,534,058)
Brazil (1,525,436)
Philippines (882,461)

400

Approximately, how many Missionaries (Full-Time Teaching, Senior Service, and Young Service) are serving missions?

A. 109,000
B.  65,000
C.  25,000

109,000

• 74,127 Full-Time Teaching Missionaries
• 31,120 Senior Service Missionaries
• 4,192 Young Service Missionarie

500

How many pipes are there in the organ of the Conference Center on Temple Square?
A.  170
B.  517
B.  1,014
C.  7,667

7,667

They are in 130 ranks, and only about 170 can be seen by the audience.

New Testament

100

What did Jesus feed the 5,000 with?
A. 3 fish and 5 grapes
B. 5 loaves and 2 fish
C. 2 loaves and 3 bacon strips

5 loaves and 2 fish

200

Which apostle tried to walk on water toward Jesus?
A. Thomas
B. Peter
C. James

Peter

300

What miracle did Jesus perform at the wedding in Cana?
A. Healed the sick
B. Walked on water
C. Turned water into wine

Turned water into wine

400

Where did Jesus deliver the Beatitudes?
A. Garden of Gethsemane
B. Bethlehem
C. Mount of Olives (Sermon on the Mount)

Mount of Olives (Sermon on the Mount)

• “Blessed are the poor in spirit, ...
• Blessed are those who mourn, ...
• Blessed are the meek, ...
• Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, ...
• Blessed are the merciful, ...
• Blessed are the pure in heart, ...
• Blessed are the peacemakers, ...
• Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,

500

Which woman was told by Jesus, “Thy faith hath made thee whole”?
A. Woman at the well
B. Woman with an issue of blood
C. Mary Magdalene

Woman with an issue of blood
Luke 8:46-48 - Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.
And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.
And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.

Temples

100

What is the largest temple by square footage?
A.Washington DC
B. Provo City Center
C. Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City

(Washington DC Temple has the largest temple grounds at 52 acres)

200

Approximately how many operating temples are there worldwide (2024)?

A. 139
B. 177
C. 194

177

300

Where was the first temple built in this dispensation?
A. Nauvoo, Illinois
B. Salt Lake City, Utah
C. Kirtland, Ohio

Kirtland, Ohio

400

Which temple was the first outside the U.S.?
A. London England Temple
B. Cardston Alberta Temple
C. Tokyo Japan Temple

Cardston Alberta Temple

500

Which temple is the farthest north?
A. Anchorage Alaska Temple
B. Helsinki Finland Temple
C. Edmonton Alberta Temple

 Helsinki Finland Temple