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WorksheetsJoseph Smith History
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 16mins
When was Joseph Smith born?
December 23,1800
April 6,1830
December 23,1805
April 6,1820
What was Joseph's father's name?
Joseph
Martin
Hyrum
Brigham
Where did Joseph and his family move to when he was around 10 years old?
To an apartment in New York
To a farm in Vermont
To a farm in Palmyra
To an apartment in Kirtland
Which religion had many of Joseph's family members joined?
Presbyterian
Methodist
Baptist
Catholic
Before his vision, which religion had Joseph Smith been partial to?
Presbyterian
Methodist
Baptist
Catholic
Which scripture did Joseph Smith read that inspired him to go to the grove and ask God which church he should join?
Genesis 1:26-27
James 1:5-6
Moses 1:39
D&C 1:26
When was Joseph Smith's first vision?
Spring 1805
Spring 1820
Summer 1805
Summer 1820
When Joseph Smith went to the grove to pray, what hadn't he attempted before?
Praying outloud
Going into the grove
Asking God for an answer
Kneeling down in prayer
What happened when Joseph started praying in the sacred grove?
Nothing for a while
Satan tried to stop him
He spotted a deer
He fell asleep
Which is the best description of the light that had appeared in the sacred grove?
Like fire
Brighter than the sun
Soft like the moon
what light?
In the Sacred Grove, who first spoke to Joseph Smith
Heavenly Father
Jesus Christ
What answer was Joseph given when he asked which church he should join?
Any of them
None of them
The Mormons
Whichever one he wanted
Joseph Smith wrote down everything that the Lord told him in the First Vision
True
False
How did Joseph feel when the vision was over
He had no strength
He was resentful towards the other priests and converts
He was scared
He had a lot of energy
What did Joseph Smith say to his mother after the First Vision?
What's fro dinner?
Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ came to me
I am going to be a prophet
I have learned for myself that the Presbyterian is not true
Which of the statements is true
Nobody cared about Joseph's vision
Important men took notice of Joseph and his men and persecuted him
His church was split in who believed Joseph and who did not
Jesus Christ came to Earth and told men to follow Joseph Smith
How did Joseph's Methodist preacher react to his report about his vision?
He laughed, thinking it was a joke
With contempt (anger)
He believed Joseph Smith
He doubted him, but wanted to know more
Joseph knew that if he denied his vision...
he would be under condemnation
nothing would happen and life would go on
he wouldn't get the plates
he could never get married
It was really hard for Joseph Smith to be tempted after his vision
True
False
How many years had passed before Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith?
15
5
1
3
How would you describe Joseph's usual mood?
Serious
Cheery
Reflective
Shy
What was Joseph Smith doing when Moroni appeared to him in his room?
Sleeping
Reading the Bible
Praying
Singing
Which is the best description of how Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith?
He came through the door like a man
He appeared and sat next to Joseph
He was bright, his feet didn't touch the floor
He appeared as Joseph Smith's father
Which of the following items were NOT described by Moroni to Joseph
Gold plates
Two stones in silver bows
Nephi's sword
A breastplate
What did Moroni command Joseph to do?
Tell his father about the vision and commandments
Find a wife
Start the Church
Go on a mission
What did the Lord say about the beliefs/creeds of the other churches?
They were good, but not good enough
They were an abomination to him
They used to be good, but not anymore
They didn't matter to Him
In the year 1823, which of Joseph's brothers died?
Hyrum
Alvin
William
Don Carlos
This year is the ___ anniversary of the First Vision
500th
250th
200th
100th
In how many years from Moroni's visit, would Joseph be able to take the plates?
2
10
4
5
What year did Oliver Cowdery first come to Joseph Smith's house?
1850
1829
1836
1825
