General Conference Trivia

Question 1

Who lovingly challenged then Elder Russell M. Nelson to a duel after conference?

Accepted Answer

Gordon B. Hinckley

Question 2

What does the M. in Russell M. Ballard's name stand for?

Accepted Answer

Melvin

Question 3

When did Church leaders announce the addition of “Another Testament of Jesus Christ” as a subtitle to the B of M?

Accepted Answer

1982

Question 4

In October 2014, a conference talk was given in another language than English for the first time. What language?

Accepted Answer

Cantonese

Question 5

Who is the newest member of the quorum of the twelve apostles?

Accepted Answer

Gerrit W. Gong

Question 6

According to Elder Bednar, how many times does the word “heart” appear in the standard works?

Accepted Answer

Over 1000

Question 7

Who wiggled his ears during the priesthood session of conference?

Accepted Answer

Thomas S. Monson

Question 8

In the April 2020 conference two youth were invited to speak. What other non-"Church leader" spoke in a past conference?

Accepted Answer

Olympian, Peter Vidmar

Question 9

What do we need in order to connect our hearts with Heaven (Elder Holmes)?

Accepted Answer

Individual spiritual experiences

Question 10

When was general conference broadcast on the internet for the first time?

Accepted Answer

2000

Question 11

The central purpose of the Book of Mormon is to restore the true knowledge of the essential role of Jesus Christ.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Before being called as an apostle, what was President Oak’s career?

Accepted Answer

Utah Supreme Court Judge

Question 13

In addition to introducing a new symbol what other exciting announcements were made at the April 2020 conference?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 14

What was the central focus of Elder Stevenson's April 2020 conference talk?

Accepted Answer

Building a good foundation

Question 15

After sustaining him as a counselor in the first presidency, who used their cane to "Knight" President Henry B. Eyring?

Accepted Answer

Gordon B. Hinckley

Question 16

Why does the Lord love effort (President Nelson)?

Accepted Answer

Because effort brings rewards that can't come without it

Question 17

Why do we call President Ballard “President”?

Accepted Answer

Because he is Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Question 18

True/False. When you share the Book of Mormon, you share the Restoration (Elder Christofferson).

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

How many languages is general conference currently translated in?

Accepted Answer

93

Question 20

What did the other religious leaders tell Joseph when he told them about his vision?

Accepted Answer

Not to tell anyone about it

Question 21

Which prophet showed effort by walking to the top of Mt. Sinai to collect the ten commandments (President Nelson)?

Accepted Answer

Moses

Question 22

True/False. As disciples of Jesus Christ we are immune to difficulties (Elder McCune).

Accepted Answer

False

Question 23

What event did we commemorate in the April 2020 general conference?

Accepted Answer

The First Vision

Question 24

John the Revelator prophesied of an angel bringing together important elements of the Restoration. Who was that angel?

Accepted Answer

The angel Moroni

Question 25

What part of the body needs to be “single to His glory” for our bodies to be full of light (President Oaks)?

Accepted Answer

The eye

Question 26

When was general conference broadcast on television for the first time?

Accepted Answer

1949

Question 27

Which prophet broke 3 ribs after falling during his conference talk?

Accepted Answer

Howard W. Hunter

Question 28

What does the word “Hosanna” mean (Elder Gong)?

Accepted Answer

Save us now

Question 29

What did President Nelson invite us to do in preparation for the April 2020 general conference commemoration?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 30

What special act did we all participate in during the the April 2020 solemn assembly?

Accepted Answer

The hosanna shout

Question 31

What did Elders Bednar and Perry do after a conference session ended that made members of the church chuckle?

Accepted Answer

Fist bump

Question 32

What was the "pivotal moment in the restoration" described by President Eyring during the Saturday evening session?

Accepted Answer

Elijah and others restoring keys in the Kirtland Temple

Question 33

In the April 2018 conference, what longstanding practice in the Church was replaced by "ministering"?

Accepted Answer

Home and visiting teaching

Question 34

How many people can be seated inside the conference center?

Accepted Answer

21,000

Question 35

How many people attended the first general conference in June of 1830?

Accepted Answer

About 30

Question 36

What lost item did a youth group hope to find in the ocean after praying for help (Elder Anderson)?

Accepted Answer

Eye glasses

Question 37

What is the new symbol of the Church that was introduced during the April 2020 general conference?

Accepted Answer

Christ standing under an arch on top of a cornerstone

Question 38

We should not refer to ordained men as the priesthood; it is appropriate to refer to them as holders of the priesthood.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 39

Complete the sentence. According to Elder Clayton, "as we become more like [the Lord]..."

Accepted Answer

He will feel at home in our house, We will feel at home in His house

Question 40

Who is known for referencing airplanes in most of his conference talks?

Accepted Answer

Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Question 41

How many pipes does the organ in the conference center have?

Accepted Answer

7,677

Question 42

Who stood and physically supported Elder Wirthlin when he was trembling at the pulpit during a conference address?

Accepted Answer

Russell M. Nelson

Question 43

According to Elder Holland, one of the most indispensable virtues during times of hardship is...

Accepted Answer

Hope

Question 44

Before being called as an apostle, what was President Nelson’s career?

Accepted Answer

Heat surgeon

Question 45

Who did President Benson ask to deliver his classic general conference talk “Beware of Pride?”

Accepted Answer

Gordon B. Hinckley

Question 46

What specific “global invitation” did President Nelson extend for Friday April 10th (Good Friday)?

Accepted Answer

Fast and pray for COVID-19

Question 47

What happens when we "pray in faith" like Joseph Smith (President Eyring)?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 48

Where did conference take place before being held in the new conference center?

Accepted Answer

The Tabernacle at Temple Square

Question 49

What is the “essential unit” of society that Satan is attacking (Sister Bingham)?

Accepted Answer

The family

Question 50

What activity did President Nelson use to describe the effort required to live the Gospel?

Accepted Answer

Learning to play the piano

Question 51

Who was the first woman to speak in general conference?

Accepted Answer

Michaelene P. Grassli, General Primary President in 1988

Question 52

True/false. All eleven witnesses of the gold plates remained true to their witness to the end of their life (Elder Gong)

Accepted Answer

True

Question 53

What does the Book of Mormon do for us (Elder Tai)?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 54

Where was Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf born?

Accepted Answer

Czechoslovakia

Question 55

What was the age of missionary service before they announced the change to ages 18 (elder) and 19 (sisters)?

Accepted Answer

19 (elders) and 21 (sisters)

Question 56

Before being called as an apostle, what was President Henry B. Eyring’s career?

Accepted Answer

Professor of Business

Question 57

When was the first general women’s session held as a regular part of the two-day conference weekend?

Accepted Answer

2014

Question 58

When President Nelson invited us use the correct name of the Church, what did they rename the Mormon Tabernacle choir?

Accepted Answer

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square

Question 59

What can both men and women can do to have direct access to priesthood power (Sister Jones)?

Accepted Answer

Make and keep covenants

Question 60

What does the story about Elder Perry helping feed chickens in the dark teach us (Sister Cordon)?

Accepted Answer

We need to shine the way for others to see

Question 61

How many LDS temples are “operating” across the globe (Elder Bednar)?

Accepted Answer

168

Question 62

According to Elder Bednar, what is one reason we come to the temple?

Accepted Answer

Conquer the world of evil

Question 63

What caused the October 1957 general conference to be cancelled?

Accepted Answer

Flu epidemic

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