The Mormons: persecution (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did Joseph Smith found the Mormon church?
In which year did Joseph Smith found the Mormon church?
1830
According to Joseph Smith, who provided him with sacred scriptures?
According to Joseph Smith, who provided him with sacred scriptures?
An angel
Which Mormon practice challenged traditional Christian authority?
Which Mormon practice challenged traditional Christian authority?
Continuous revelation
Why did non-Mormons fear Mormon political influence?
Why did non-Mormons fear Mormon political influence?
They voted as a bloc
What does polygamy mean in the context of Mormon practices?
What does polygamy mean in the context of Mormon practices?
Men having multiple wives
What did a mob destroy in Independence, Missouri in 1833?
What did a mob destroy in Independence, Missouri in 1833?
The Mormon printing office
What triggered the Battle of Crooked River in October 1838?
What triggered the Battle of Crooked River in October 1838?
Mormons attacked state militia
How did Joseph Smith die in 1844?
How did Joseph Smith die in 1844?
Shot by a mob
Who led the Mormons to Utah after Joseph Smith's death?
Who led the Mormons to Utah after Joseph Smith's death?
Brigham Young
In which year did the Mormon advance party reach the Great Salt Lake?
In which year did the Mormon advance party reach the Great Salt Lake?
1847
Why was the Great Salt Lake location appealing to Mormons?
Why was the Great Salt Lake location appealing to Mormons?
Outside US borders
Which period marked the most violent phase of Mormon persecution?
Which period marked the most violent phase of Mormon persecution?
1838-1839
How far did Mormons travel from the Midwest to the Great Basin?
How far did Mormons travel from the Midwest to the Great Basin?
Over 1,300 miles