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Joseph Smith‘s first visit by MoronI occurred in which year?
1823
The first vision occurred in what year?
1823
How many pages of the Book of Mormon were lost by Martin Harris?
116 pages
Two years after the formation of Church, what was the approximate number of members attending?
More than 2,000
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
Name the second President of the Church.
Brigham Young
True or False: Was Joseph Smith declared his candidacy for the President of the United States?
True
In February of 1844
Where were the golden Plates buried. For an extra 200 points, name the city and State.
A hill near Hill Comorah. Manchester, New York
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.
Based on 2023-2024 statistics, what is the current total membership the Church?
17,509,781
1842
1805
For 300 points, Name the first Bishop of the Church.
For 100 additional points per question:
Provide the month & year.
Edward Partidge
February 1831
In the 47 section of the Doctrine & Convents, David Whitmer was called to new assignment. Name the new assignmen.
Church Historian
Based on 2023-2024 statistics, how many temples are open for members to worship in?
367
In which year was the construction of Kirtland (Ohio) Temple completed
1836 (Only 6 years after the church was organized)
What year did the first vision occur?
1820
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
Which church leader assisted the Prophet Joseph Smith translate the Bible?
How many colleges and universities does the Church have?
Total of 4
BYU (Provo)
BYU (Idaho)
BYU (Hawaii)
Ensign College (Formerly LDS Business College)
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
Joseph Smith Married his wife Emma in what year?
1827
Who were the three witnesses of the Book of Mormon?
Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, Martin Harris
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
Does the Church have a Medical School?
BYU School of Medicine