Temple Trivia
Church History Buffs
Who's Who in the Scriptures
For the "Experienced" Adult
100

Temples include this inscription over the door.

What is "Holiness to the Lord?"

100

The 12 oxen on which temple baptismal fonts rest represent these.

What are the 12 Tribes of Israel?

100

I suffered death by fire and only converted one person who later became a prophet.

Who is Abinadi?

100

This popular food became the 'Mormon' side dish for ward socials.

What is green jello with shredded carrots?

200

In April 1836, the Savior appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in this temple.

What is the Kirtland Temple?

200

The Church was organized on this date.

What is April 6, 1830?

200

Was the brother of Nephi who believed his words.

Who is Sam?

200

Which famous Mormon quarterback led the San Francisco 49ers to a great Super Bowl victory and participated in several others?

Who is Steve Young?

300

This temple took 40 years to build.

What is the Salt Lake Temple?

300

This Apostle was called as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on April 7, 1984.

Who is Russell M. Nelson?

300

Instead of becoming king, this leader changed the whole system—opting for judges over monarchy.

Who is Mosiah?

300

This once-common Saturday activity often featured youth performing humorous or dramatic sketches at the stake level.

What is a roadshow?

400

This was the first temple built outside the United States.

What is the Cardston, Alberta Canada Temple?

400

Which scriptural reference prompted Joseph Smith to pray to God regarding which church to attend?

What is James 1:5?

400

She took care of her husband's mother and later remarried Boaz.

Who is Ruth?

400

The church combined multiple separate weekly meetings into a single three-hour block on Sundays during this year.

What is 1980?

500

This prophet had a visitation from Jesus Christ in the Salt Lake Temple.

Who is Lorenzo Snow?

500

This New Testament writer didn’t start as one of the Twelve but still ended up with a Gospel account named after him.

What is The Evening and The Morning Star?

500

This New Testament writer didn’t start as one of the Twelve but still ended up with a Gospel account named after him.

Who is Mark?

500

This "charm" was historically given to young women who were willing to do more than was required.

What is the Honor Bee?