Villains & Secret Combinations
This anti-Christ demanded a sign from Alma, was struck dumb, and was eventually trampled to death by the Zoramites.
Who is Korihor?
This is the name of the most basic gold unit, equal to one measure of barley.
What is a senine?
God touched exactly this many small, clear stones with His finger to provide light for the Jaredite barges.
What is 16?
The Zoramites built their synagogues and the Rameumptom in this land.
What is Antionum?
He is the prophet who received the plates from his brother Nephi and is the father of Enos.
Who is Jacob?
He founded the infamous secret society of robbers and assassins that plagued the Nephites and ultimately led to their destruction.
Who is Gadianton?
Zeezrom famously offered Amulek six of these silver units to deny the existence of a Supreme Being.
What is an onti?
The text repeatedly describes the Jaredite barges as being "tight like unto" this common object.
What is a dish?
This wicked and apostate city was entirely destroyed in a single day by the Lamanites, fulfilling a prophecy by Alma and Amulek.
What is Ammonihah?
This faithful, prophesying monarch was the father of Ammon, Aaron, Omner, and Himni.
Who is King Mosiah (or Mosiah II)?
Formerly a wicked priest of King Noah, he became a leader among the Lamanites and heavily persecuted Alma the Elder's people in the wilderness.
Who is Amulon?
This unit of silver is equal to precisely half of a senum.
What is a shiblon?
The Jaredites carried "deseret" with them in their journey, which according to the text translates to this insect.
What is a honey bee?
King Lamoni ruled over this Lamanite land, where Ammon went to serve him and protect his flocks at the waters of Sebus.
What is the Land of Ishmael?
Mormon recorded that he was a pure descendant of Lehi and was named after his father, who shared this exact name.
What is Mormon?
This founder of a secret combination assassinated the Chief Judge Pahoran II, but was later killed by Helaman's servant as he tried to assassinate Helaman.
Who is Kishkumen?
This gold unit is equal in value to two senines.
What is a seon?
The final, bloody Jaredite battle was fought between Coriantumr and this man, who famously raised up on his hands and struggled for breath after his head was smitten off.
Who is Shiz?
Captain Moroni retook this walled city without shedding a single drop of blood by secretly giving the Lamanite guards strong wine in the night.
What is the City of Gid?
This strong and mighty man, a descendant of Zarahemla, led an expedition to find the people of Zeniff and was initially thrown into prison by King Limhi.
Who is Ammon? (Note: Not the son of Mosiah)
A large and mighty Nephite dissenter, he led a Lamanite army straight into the center of Nephite lands, captured the city of Zarahemla, and killed the Chief Judge Pacumeni.
Who is Coriantumr?
Representing the smallest unit of silver mentioned in the text, it is equal to half of a shiblum.
What is a leah?
The Brother of Jared warned his people that having a king would lead to captivity, but they insisted, leading to this man becoming the very first Jaredite king.
Who is Orihah?
When Mosiah I fled the Land of Nephi, he was led by the Spirit to this land, where he discovered the descendants of Mulek.
What is Zarahemla?
He is the father of the prophet Abinadom, and he briefly wrote in the Book of Omni, passing the plates to his son.
Who is Chemish?