Places
Where did Joseph Smith live when he received the First Vision?
Palmyra, New York
Who did NOT visit the newly dedicated Kirtland Temple on April 3, 1836?
Moroni
The LDS church was founded with how many members?
6
Why were the Missourians so opposed to having Mormons in their territory?
Mormons were hard working and industrious
After the persecution in Palmyra NY, where did the LDS move its members to?
Kirtland, Ohio
After the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were murdered in Carthage, IL, their bodies were hidden for a time within the walls of this Nauvoo building that was still under construction.
The Nauvoo House
Which member mortgaged his property in order to have the Book of Mormon printed?
Martin Harris
In 1831, a year after 'The Book of Mormon' was published, how many people had converted to Mormonism?
1000
Those leaders of the LDS Church who were imprisoned in Carthage, IL the summer of 1844 were imprisoned because of an incident that began with a...
Printing press
What was the name of the large settlement north of Far West, Missouri called?
Adam-ondi-Ahman
Where were missionaries sent for the first LDS overseas mission?
England
The man most responsible for the passing of the Nauvoo Charter by the state of Illinois was also elected as the first mayor. What was his name?
John C Bennett
When did Joseph Smith die?
27th June, 1844
Mary Whitmer cleaned, cooked, and cared for many people who came to her home for meetings as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was being organized. How was Mary rewarded by God for her faithfulness and unwavering service?
She was able to view the golden plates from which Joseph Smith had translated the Book of Mormon.
What Mormon Settlement was attacked by a mob, who killed 17 people, including women and children?
Haun's Mill
What was the name of the bank started by the Saints in Kirtland?
The Kirtland Safety Society Anti-Banking Company
Who is the only woman recorded to have seen the plates and Moroni?
Mary Whitmer
At its height, Nauvoo had a population of approximately how many?
12,000
On July 22, 1839, Joseph rose from his own sickbed and went from sickbed to sickbed all over the city and neighboring communities healing the people. What did these hundreds of people ail from?
Malaria
While building homes and settling in Kirtland, Ohio, the Saints also gathered in what other place?
Independence, Missouri
After spending some time in Quincy, Illinois, Joseph led the Saints up north to a new settlement. What was it originally called?
Commerce
What was the name of the governor who issued the Extermination Order against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints?
Lillburn W Boggs
When did the Mormons abandon polygamy?
1890
While in Missouri the LDS members suffered heaps of persecution. Which of these events did not happen there?
[ Joseph Smith was killed ] [ Siege of Far West ] [ Haun's Mill Massacre ] [ Battle of Crooked River ]
Joseph Smith was killed
After the death of Joseph, the Nauvoo Charter was revoked by the Government of Illinois. At Brigham Young's urging, what was the city's name changed to?
City of Joseph