Early life of Joseph Smith
The First Vision
Family and Early Influences
Key Events After the First Vision
100

Joseph Smith had a vision when he was around this age, during which he saw a "pillar of light."

What is 14 years old?

100

Joseph Smith went into this location to pray and seek guidance about which church to join.

What is a grove of trees?

100

Joseph’s father’s name was this.

Who is Joseph Smith Sr.?

100

This was the name of the set of ancient records that Joseph Smith translated.

What are the "gold plates"?

200

The Smith family moved to this state when Joseph was a child.

What is New York?

200

Joseph Smith was confused about this question, which led him to pray for guidance in the First Vision.

What is "Which church is right?"

200

Joseph Smith's older brother who also believed in the vision and the events that followed was this person.

Who is Hyrum Smith?

200

After Moroni visited Joseph Smith multiple times in 1823, he was told the plates were buried in this location near his home.

What is the "Hill Cumorah"?

300

Joseph and various family members attended these sects of religion before he had the first vision (name two)

What is Methodism, Presbyterianism, Baptismal Groups (Various), and Other Protestant Denominations?

300

This was the specific scripture that prompted Joseph Smith to seek divine guidance in the First Vision.

What is James 1:5?

300

Joseph was taught by this angel, who appeared to him in his childhood home to deliver messages about the coming Restoration.

Who is Moroni?

300

Joseph Smith describes being visited by Moroni in this specific location.

What is the "bedroom of his home"?

400

This is the year Joseph Smith was born

What is 1805?

400

The two figures that appeared to Joseph in the First Vision were described as being this way.

What is "glorious" or "brightness"?

400

Joseph Smith’s mother, who was very supportive of him and his calling, was named this.

Who is Lucy Mack Smith?

400

In addition to the gold plates, Joseph Smith was told he would also find this object, which would aid in his translation.

 What is the "Urim and Thummim"?

500

Joseph Smith's family was involved in this occupation.

What is farming?

500

Joseph Smith described seeing this divine figure first in his vision, who called him by name and instructed him not to join any of the churches.

Who is God the Father?

500

Joseph Smith had this number of siblings.

What is 10?

500

Joseph Smith was instructed to wait until he was this age before retrieving the golden plates.

What is 21?