LDS Church
The Mormon Trail
Politics & Religion
Fur Trading
Vocab
1

Which belief caused the LDS Church to be persecuted over and over again?

Polygamy

1

What was the first group of pioneers that reached Utah called?

The Vanguard

1

Which term refers to a military post controlled by a governor?

Presidio

1

Which term refers to the skin of an animal still attached to the fur?

Pelt

1

Which term refers to a stretch of land?

Terrain

2

What state is Nauvoo located in?

Illinois

2

What was the group of Mormons that fought in the war called?

The Mormon Battalion

2

Which term refers to being deeply religious?

Devout

2

Which term refers to a payment made as a sign of dependence and respect?

Tribute

2

Which term refers to the state or quality of being resistant?

Immunity

3

Who was the Founder/First leader of the LDS Church?

Joseph Smith

3

Which state was the extermination order executed?

Missouri

3

Which term refers to people who have decided to change their religious belief?

Convert

3

Name 2 Mountain Men

Peter Skene Ogden, Jedediah Smith, Jim Bridger, etc.

3

Which term refers to adding to a countries territory?

Annexed

4

Which city did the LDS Church build their first temple?

Kirtland, OH

4

Name 4 states the Mormon Pioneers traveled through?

New York, Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, etc.

4

Which term refers to a time of awakening of religious feeling?

Revival

4

Which term refers to people skilled in making maps?

Cartographers

4

Which term refers to taking advantage of?

Exploit

5

Which state was the LDS Church organized and founded?

New York

5

Name 2 forts Mormon Pioneers stayed at throughout their travels?

Fort Bridger, Fort Laramie, Winter Quarters, etc.

5

Which term refers to people who die for a political or religious cause?

Martyr

5

What was the yearly event providing trading opportunities for Fur Trappers?

Rendezvous

5

Which term refers to Spanish Conquerors?

Conquistadors