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100

Joseph Smith‘s first visit by MoronI occurred in which year? 

1823

100

The first vision occurred in what year?

1823

100

How many pages of the Book of Mormon were lost by Martin Harris?

116 pages 

100

Two years after the formation of Church, what was the approximate number of members attending?

More than 2,000

100

Based on 2023-2024 Statistics, what is the approximate number of full time missionaries currently serving.

FTM: 74,127

S: 31,120

YS: 4,192


200

Name the second President of the Church.

Brigham Young 

200

True or False: Was Joseph Smith declared his candidacy for the President of the United States?

True

In February of 1844 

200

Where were the golden Plates buried. For an extra 200 points, name the city and State.

A hill near Hill Comorah. Manchester, New York

200

In the 42 section of the Doctrine & Covenants, the Lord admonishes us to remember the poor. Which law is this section referring to? 

The Law of Consecration. 

200

Based on 2023-2024 statistics, what is the current total membership the Church?

17,509,781

300
In what year was the Relief Society created?

1842

300
In what year was Joseph Smith born?

1805

300

For 300 points, Name the first Bishop of the Church.

For 100 additional points per question: 

Provide the month & year. 

Edward Partidge 

February 1831

300

In the 47 section of the Doctrine & Convents, David Whitmer was called to new assignment. Name the new assignmen.

Church Historian 

300

Based on 2023-2024 statistics, how many temples are open for members to worship in?

367

400

In which year was the construction of Kirtland (Ohio) Temple completed

1836 (Only 6 years after the church was organized)

400

What year did the first vision occur?

1820

400

How many bothers did Nephi have? For extra points, 100 additional points will be granted for each correct name given.

5 brothers

Laman, Lemuel, Jacob, Same, & Joseph

400

Which church leader assisted the Prophet Joseph Smith translate the Bible?

Sidney Rigdon
400

How many colleges and universities does the Church have?

Total of 4

BYU (Provo)

BYU (Idaho)

BYU (Hawaii)

Ensign College (Formerly LDS Business College) 

500

Both of these important events occurred in the same year: In what year was the publication of the Book of Mormon and the organization of the Church occur.

1830

500

Joseph Smith Married his wife Emma in what year? 

1827

500

Who were the three witnesses of the Book of Mormon?

Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, Martin Harris

500

In the 71st section of the Doctrine & Covenants, the Church is being criticized by letters published by an Ohio news paper. 


For 500 points, name the author of these letters.

Ezra Booth

500

Does the Church have a Medical School?

Yes, The official name is 

BYU School of Medicine