Early History
Name of the founder
Joseph Smith
How many believers did Mormonism have by the 1840s?
40,000
How many books do Mormons follow
4
In what year did Mormonism first emerge?
1830
How many believers did Mormonism have by the 1870s?
120,000
Who published the Pearl of Great Price?
Franklin D. Richards
What is the sacred text of Mormonism that was published in 1830?
The Book of Mormon
Today, approximately how many members does the LDS Church have in the United States alone?
Around 7 million
According to Mormon belief, who is the ancient prophet credited for burying golden plates with his son and leading Joseph to them?
The prophet Mormon
Where was the place of origin? (town and state)
Palmyra, New York
How many members does the church have worldwide?
Around 17 million
What are the names of the two groups of Hebrews that came to America split up?
Lamanites and Nephites
What was the name of the settlements Joseph wanted the believers to live in called?
Cities of Zion
Why did the Mormons embark on a westward migration in the mid-19th century?
To escape the persecution
What are the 4 sacred texts of Mormonism?
The Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price