- 1. Who founded the Mormon Church?
A) Joseph Smith
B) Wilford Woodruff
C) John Taylor
D) Brigham Young
- 2. Where is the headquarters of the Mormon Church located?
A) Provo, Utah
B) Salt Lake City, Utah
C) Independence, Missouri
D) Nauvoo, Illinois
- 3. What is the name of the largest Mormon temple, located in Salt Lake City?
A) Salt Lake Temple
B) Nauvoo Temple
C) San Diego Temple
D) Washington D.C. Temple
- 4. Mormons believe in the concept of three separate heavenly kingdoms. Which kingdom is the highest?
A) Terrestrial Kingdom
B) Celestial Kingdom
C) Outer Darkness
D) Telestial Kingdom
- 5. In 1890, the Mormon Church officially disavowed the practice of polygamy in a declaration known as the ___.
A) Decree
B) Revelation
C) Edict
D) Manifesto
- 6. The priesthood in the Mormon Church is open to all males who meet the ___ requirements.
A) intellectual
B) physical
C) worthiness
D) financial
- 7. Which university is owned and operated by the Mormon Church?
A) Brigham Young University
B) Weber State University
C) University of Utah
D) Utah State University
- 8. What is the official name of the Mormon Church?
A) LDS Church
B) The Salt Lake Church
C) Mormon Church
D) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- 9. Which event is celebrated annually by Mormons to commemorate the arrival of their pioneer ancestors in the Salt Lake Valley?
A) Settlers' Jubilee
B) Gold Rush Day
C) Harvest Festival
D) Pioneer Day
- 10. Mormons believe that the ___ is the living prophet and leader of the church.
A) President of the Church
B) Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
C) Bishop
D) First Presidency
- 11. What is the term for Mormon congregational worship services held on Sundays?
A) Prayer Circle
B) Gospel Study
C) Fellowship Hour
D) Sacrament Meeting
- 12. What is the term for the formal ceremony by which a person becomes a member of the Mormon Church?
A) Confirmation
B) Ordination
C) Baptism
D) Sealing
- 13. Where was the Book of Mormon first published in 1830?
A) Nauvoo, Illinois
B) Salt Lake City, Utah
C) Independence, Missouri
D) Palmyra, New York
- 14. Who is believed to have visited Joseph Smith and instructed him to found the Mormon Church?
A) Gabriel
B) Michael
C) Uriel
D) Moroni
- 15. What is the name of the Mormon choir known for its performances and recordings?
A) Tabernacle Choir
B) Chamber Choir
C) Gospel Choir
D) Cathedral Choir
- 16. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was officially organized in which year?
A) 1857
B) 1877
C) 1844
D) 1830
- 17. Which prophet brought an end to the practice of polygamy in the Mormon Church?
A) Wilford Woodruff
B) Brigham Young
C) Heber J. Grant
D) Joseph Smith
- 18. Mormons believe that Native Americans are descendants of which ancient people?
A) Jaredites
B) Nephites
C) Lamanites
D) Mulekites
- 19. What is the name of the annual conference where Mormon leaders give speeches and address members?
A) General Conference
B) Unity Conference
C) World Conference
D) Faith Conference
- 20. Mormons have a dietary code known as the Word of Wisdom, which prohibits the consumption of what substances?
A) Meat, dairy, and caffeine
B) Spices, herbs, and condiments
C) Alcohol, tobacco, and coffee/tea
D) Sugar, salt, and processed foods
- 21. What is the name of the building where local Mormon congregations meet for worship services?
A) Meetinghouse
B) Chapel
C) Stake Center
D) Tabernacle
- 22. Which President of the LDS Church is known for emphasizing the importance of family and traditional values?
A) Ezra Taft Benson
B) Gordon B. Hinckley
C) Thomas S. Monson
D) Howard W. Hunter
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