- 1. The Mormon sect, officially known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was founded by Joseph Smith in the early 19th century, specifically in 1830, after he claimed to receive a series of divine revelations. Smith, who grew up in a religiously diverse environment in upstate New York, reported that he was visited by divine beings including God and Jesus Christ, who instructed him to restore the true church that had been lost over time. His revelations led him to translate the Book of Mormon, a sacred scripture that he asserted was an account of ancient American prophets, and which he published in the same year the church was founded. The early members of the movement faced significant persecution and hostility from their neighbors due to their beliefs and practices, including their communal lifestyle and the doctrine of ongoing revelation, leading them to relocate multiple times across the United States. This culminated in their migration to Utah in the late 1840s, where Brigham Young, Smith's successor, established a flourishing community. Today, the church has millions of adherents worldwide and continues to be influential through its missionary work, humanitarian efforts, and commitment to family values, while also facing ongoing scrutiny and discussion regarding its history, beliefs, and practices.
Who is considered to be the founder of the Mormon sect?
A) Joseph Smith
B) David Smith
C) Brigham Young
D) John Smith
- 2. In which year was the Mormon sect founded?
A) 1860
B) 1830
C) 1850
D) 1845
- 3. What is the name of the sacred text of the Mormon sect?
A) The Bible
B) The Quran
C) The Book of Mormon
D) The Torah
- 4. What is the name of the highest governing body in the Mormon sect?
A) Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
B) First Presidency
C) Presiding Bishopric
D) Relief Society
- 5. What is the capital city of the Mormon sect?
A) Orem
B) Provo
C) Salt Lake City
D) Logan
- 6. What is the name of the western migration of the Mormon pioneers to seek religious freedom?
A) Oregon Trail
B) Mormon Trail
C) Pony Express
D) California Trail
- 7. Who succeeded Joseph Smith as the leader of the Mormon sect?
A) Hyrum Smith
B) Brigham Young
C) Wilford Woodruff
D) John Taylor
- 8. What is the symbol of the Mormon sect, which represents a seer stone in a hat that Joseph Smith used in translating ancient records?
A) Beehive
B) Chi Rho
C) Angel Moroni
D) Urim and Thummim
- 9. What is the name of the law practiced by Mormons that involves the baptism of deceased ancestors?
A) Baptism for the Dead
B) Transubstantiation
C) Communion of Saints
D) Anointing of the Sick
- 10. What is the name of the religious education program for Mormon youth?
A) Madrasa
B) Parish School
C) Catechism
D) Seminary
- 11. What is the name of the Mormon doctrine regarding the potential for individuals to progress to a state of godliness?
A) Predestination
B) Eternal Progression
C) Grace Alone
D) Original Sin
- 12. What is the term for Mormon missionaries who serve in pairs and undergo training at their respective missionary training centers?
A) Deacons
B) Apostles
C) Elders
D) Bishops
- 13. What is the name of the global women's organization in the Mormon sect?
A) Daughters of Zion
B) Handmaids
C) Sisterhood
D) Relief Society
- 14. What is the name of the burial vaults in Utah that are used by the Mormon sect for storing genealogical records?
A) Salt Lake Repository
B) Maeser Vault
C) Granite Mountain Records Vault
D) Deseret Archive
- 15. What is the name of the holiday celebrating the arrival of Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley?
A) Heritage Day
B) Pioneer Day
C) Founders Day
D) Settlers Day
- 16. What is the name of the scripture study guide used by members of the Mormon sect?
A) Doctrine and Covenants
B) Pearl of Great Price
C) Guide to the Scriptures
D) Come, Follow Me
- 17. What is the term for the weekly worship service held by Mormons on Sunday?
A) Fireside
B) Sacrament Meeting
C) General Conference
D) Stake Conference
- 18. What is the name of the large annual gathering in Salt Lake City for Mormons worldwide?
A) Synod
B) Assembly of Saints
C) General Conference
D) World Congress
- 19. Which city was established by Mormons in Illinois in the 1840s?
A) Nauvoo
B) Peoria
C) Rockford
D) Springfield
- 20. Which U.S. state was founded by Mormons in the 1840s?
A) Utah
B) Colorado
C) Wyoming
D) Idaho
- 21. What is the central doctrine of the Mormon sect concerning salvation?
A) Forgiveness
B) Exaltation
C) Redemption
D) Sainthood
- 22. What is the Mormon concept of eternal marriage known as?
A) Holy matrimony
B) Celestial marriage
C) Sacred union
D) Divine partnership
- 23. Where did Joseph Smith claim to have found the golden plates?
A) Grand Canyon
B) Hill Cumorah
C) Zion National Park
D) Great Salt Lake
- 24. What is the name of the heavenly messenger who visited Joseph Smith?
A) Moroni
B) Gabriel
C) Michael
D) Uriel
- 25. Which great religious revival did Joseph Smith witness before founding the Mormon sect?
A) Great Awakening
B) Second Great Awakening
C) Jesus Movement
D) Charismatic Renewal
- 26. What is the name of the sacred structure central to Mormon worship?
A) Church
B) Temple
C) Shrine
D) Cathedral
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