FRG correct answer: Unit 1 Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions
1. Who is the chief cornerstone of the restored Church? correct answer: Jesus
Christ
2. Why and How is Jesus Christ considered the chief cornerstone of the
Church?-
correct answer: "It is the most essential stone because it anchors and aligns all of the other stones that are
laid. The entire structure
is based on the position of this head, or chief, cornerstone."
3. What is the fundamental doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints? correct answer: "The fundamental principles of our religion is the testimony of the apostles
and prophets concerning Jesus Christ, 'that he died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and
ascended up into heaven;' and all other things are only appendages to these, which pertain to our
religion."
4. How are Latter-day Saints unique in their beliefs about Christ when
compared with other Christians? correct answer: We believe in more than the Bible. We
believe in the plan of Salvation.
5. What are the six foundational time periods of Church history we will
cover in this class (titles and years)? correct answer: Beginnings (1820-1831)
Two Church Centers (1831-
1838) Nauvoo (1838-1846)
Church in the West (1846-
1950) Expansion (1950-
1989) Worldwide Church
(1990-Present)
6. Where was the Church headquartered in each major period? correct answer:
Beginnings correct answer: Peter
Whitmer S.'s home in Fayette, New York
Two Church Centers correct answer: Kirtland, Ohio and Independence, Missouri, then the city of
Far West, Missouri Nauvoo correct answer: Commerce (Nauvoo), Illinois
Church in the West correct answer: Winter
Quarters, Nebraska Expansion correct
,answer: Salt Lake City, Utah
Worldwide Church correct answer: Salt Lake? World Wide?
7. Why was a second Church center established in Independence, Missouri?
correct answer: - "During this period, the Lord gave a revelation to Joseph Smith (D&C 57 (Links to
an external site.)Links to an external site.) in which He identified Independence, Missouri, as the place
to build the city of Zion—the "New Jerusalem." This revelation led many Saints to gather in Missouri,
establishing two Church centers correct answer: one in Kirtland, Ohio, and the other in Independence,
Missouri."
8. According to the Doctrine and Covenants, how are we to "seek learning"?
correct answer: "seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of
the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith."
, 9. What databases and online resources are available to aid in your
search for learning about Church doctrine and history? correct answer:
Religious Studies Center
BYU Studies (Journal)
Joseph Smith Papers
Harold B Lee Library (FotR Collection)
The General Conference Corpus
10. What is "doctrine"? correct answer: "something that is taught" or "teaching,
instruction"
11. What are the four types of doctrine? correct answer: 1. Core correct answer:
unchanging truths of Salvation
2. Supportive correct answer: Elaborate, descriptive, tiemly teachings expanding on core doctrine.
3. Policy correct answer: Statements related to applications of supportive or core doctrine.
4. Esoteric correct answer: unknown/partially revealed/yet to be revealed truths
12. What are the four levels of evaluating an official Latter-day Saint
teaching? correct answer: 1. Is it repeatedly found in scriptures?
2. Is it proclaimed by the united voice of current Brethren?
3. Is it consistently taught by current General Authorities and general oflcers acting in their oflcial
capacity?
4. Is it found in recent Church publications/statement?
13. What are five factors for evaluating a historical source? correct answer: 1.
Primary Source correct answer: Partici- pant/observer of event
2. Contemporary Account correct answer: recorded around time of events
3. Objective Perspective correct answer: Could there be bias? Look for motivations and degree author may
be motivated
4. Relationships to Other Sources correct answer: Look for consistency
5. Supporting Evidence correct answer: Is is grounded in logical evidence?
14. What is the difference between priesthood power, authority,
offices, keys, and ordinances? correct answer: Authority correct answer: The right to act
in God's name with His approval.
Power correct answer: God's power attained through righteousness.
Oflces correct answer: Division of Priesthood Authority (apostles, deacons, etc.)
Keys correct answer: Directing how and when priesthood can be used (Bishops, stake presidents,
worthiness interviews, etc.) Ordinances correct answer: Authorized rituals performed under the direction of
Complete Solutions
1. Who is the chief cornerstone of the restored Church? correct answer: Jesus
Christ
2. Why and How is Jesus Christ considered the chief cornerstone of the
Church?-
correct answer: "It is the most essential stone because it anchors and aligns all of the other stones that are
laid. The entire structure
is based on the position of this head, or chief, cornerstone."
3. What is the fundamental doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints? correct answer: "The fundamental principles of our religion is the testimony of the apostles
and prophets concerning Jesus Christ, 'that he died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and
ascended up into heaven;' and all other things are only appendages to these, which pertain to our
religion."
4. How are Latter-day Saints unique in their beliefs about Christ when
compared with other Christians? correct answer: We believe in more than the Bible. We
believe in the plan of Salvation.
5. What are the six foundational time periods of Church history we will
cover in this class (titles and years)? correct answer: Beginnings (1820-1831)
Two Church Centers (1831-
1838) Nauvoo (1838-1846)
Church in the West (1846-
1950) Expansion (1950-
1989) Worldwide Church
(1990-Present)
6. Where was the Church headquartered in each major period? correct answer:
Beginnings correct answer: Peter
Whitmer S.'s home in Fayette, New York
Two Church Centers correct answer: Kirtland, Ohio and Independence, Missouri, then the city of
Far West, Missouri Nauvoo correct answer: Commerce (Nauvoo), Illinois
Church in the West correct answer: Winter
Quarters, Nebraska Expansion correct
,answer: Salt Lake City, Utah
Worldwide Church correct answer: Salt Lake? World Wide?
7. Why was a second Church center established in Independence, Missouri?
correct answer: - "During this period, the Lord gave a revelation to Joseph Smith (D&C 57 (Links to
an external site.)Links to an external site.) in which He identified Independence, Missouri, as the place
to build the city of Zion—the "New Jerusalem." This revelation led many Saints to gather in Missouri,
establishing two Church centers correct answer: one in Kirtland, Ohio, and the other in Independence,
Missouri."
8. According to the Doctrine and Covenants, how are we to "seek learning"?
correct answer: "seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of
the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith."
, 9. What databases and online resources are available to aid in your
search for learning about Church doctrine and history? correct answer:
Religious Studies Center
BYU Studies (Journal)
Joseph Smith Papers
Harold B Lee Library (FotR Collection)
The General Conference Corpus
10. What is "doctrine"? correct answer: "something that is taught" or "teaching,
instruction"
11. What are the four types of doctrine? correct answer: 1. Core correct answer:
unchanging truths of Salvation
2. Supportive correct answer: Elaborate, descriptive, tiemly teachings expanding on core doctrine.
3. Policy correct answer: Statements related to applications of supportive or core doctrine.
4. Esoteric correct answer: unknown/partially revealed/yet to be revealed truths
12. What are the four levels of evaluating an official Latter-day Saint
teaching? correct answer: 1. Is it repeatedly found in scriptures?
2. Is it proclaimed by the united voice of current Brethren?
3. Is it consistently taught by current General Authorities and general oflcers acting in their oflcial
capacity?
4. Is it found in recent Church publications/statement?
13. What are five factors for evaluating a historical source? correct answer: 1.
Primary Source correct answer: Partici- pant/observer of event
2. Contemporary Account correct answer: recorded around time of events
3. Objective Perspective correct answer: Could there be bias? Look for motivations and degree author may
be motivated
4. Relationships to Other Sources correct answer: Look for consistency
5. Supporting Evidence correct answer: Is is grounded in logical evidence?
14. What is the difference between priesthood power, authority,
offices, keys, and ordinances? correct answer: Authority correct answer: The right to act
in God's name with His approval.
Power correct answer: God's power attained through righteousness.
Oflces correct answer: Division of Priesthood Authority (apostles, deacons, etc.)
Keys correct answer: Directing how and when priesthood can be used (Bishops, stake presidents,
worthiness interviews, etc.) Ordinances correct answer: Authorized rituals performed under the direction of
