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Quiz about LatterDay Saint Prophets
Quiz about LatterDay Saint Prophets

Latter-Day Saint Prophets Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz about the prophets past and present in the LDS Church.

A multiple-choice quiz by CoolGirl17. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
CoolGirl17
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
242,492
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1581
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Question 1 of 10
1. He became the Prophet of the LDS in 1995. He issued the Proclamation on the Family in September of that year. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. He served as the United States Secretary of Agriculture before becoming President of the Church of Latter-Day Saints. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In 1844 this LDS leader ran for President of the United States. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This LDS leader served as the first governor of the Utah Territory. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. He was in Carthage jail with Joseph and Hyrum. He was shot, but the bullet was stopped by a pocket watch that he was carrying. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. He served the shortest tenure as President of the LDS - just nine months. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. He was a great supporter of education. Under his guidance three Church colleges in Utah (Snow College, Dixie College and Weber State University) were handed over to the state. He also worked to convert BYU into a four-year university. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. He enforced the Manifesto outlawing plural marriage for LDS members. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Church faced great debt during his tenure. In response he helped to issue bonds for nearly one million dollars. He also encouraged the members to live the Law of Tithing. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. He issued the Manifesto on plural marriage. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. He became the Prophet of the LDS in 1995. He issued the Proclamation on the Family in September of that year.

Answer: Gordon B. Hinckley

During his leadership the number of temples increased to more than 100.
2. He served as the United States Secretary of Agriculture before becoming President of the Church of Latter-Day Saints.

Answer: Ezra Taft Benson

He served from 1985 until his death in 1994.
3. In 1844 this LDS leader ran for President of the United States.

Answer: Joseph Smith Jr.

In February, 1844, Joseph Smith announced his candidacy for President of the United States, with Sidney Rigdon as his vice-presidential running mate.
4. This LDS leader served as the first governor of the Utah Territory.

Answer: Brigham Young

After petitioning the US Government to create the State of Deseret, he was presented with the compromise to create the Territory of Utah.
5. He was in Carthage jail with Joseph and Hyrum. He was shot, but the bullet was stopped by a pocket watch that he was carrying.

Answer: John Taylor

He became the third President of the LDS Church.
6. He served the shortest tenure as President of the LDS - just nine months.

Answer: Howard W. Hunter

He served for nine months between 1994 and 1995.
7. He was a great supporter of education. Under his guidance three Church colleges in Utah (Snow College, Dixie College and Weber State University) were handed over to the state. He also worked to convert BYU into a four-year university.

Answer: David O. McKay

He served from 1951 until 1970.
8. He enforced the Manifesto outlawing plural marriage for LDS members.

Answer: Heber J. Grant

He served as President from 1918 until 1945.
9. The Church faced great debt during his tenure. In response he helped to issue bonds for nearly one million dollars. He also encouraged the members to live the Law of Tithing.

Answer: Lorenzo Snow

Members of the Church donate 10% of their income to the Church as part of the Law of Tithing.
10. He issued the Manifesto on plural marriage.

Answer: Wilford Woodruff

Citing revelation, Woodruff issued the 1890 Manifesto, which ended the church's support of plural marriage in the Territory of Utah. Latter-Day Saints were directed only to enter into marriages recognized by local laws.
Source: Author CoolGirl17

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