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Here We Have Idaho Trivia Quiz

Consider this your whirlwind tour of what in my opinion is one of the greatest states!

A multiple-choice quiz by Syfir. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Syfir

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
114,268

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
774

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. This horse was once used by the Nez Perce Indians as their warhorse and is now the state horse. What breed of horse is it? Hint

Azteca

Cayuse

Buckskin

Appaloosa

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1877 the Nez Perce were ordered onto a Northern Idaho Reservation. To avoid this the Nez Perce Indian Chief led the tribe on a impressive 1,400 mile march through Idaho, Wyoming, and into Montana finally surrendering less than 40 miles from the Canadian Border. What was his name? Hint

Joseph

Looking Glass

Olikut

Crazy Horse

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of the areas that the Nez Perce passed through is now known as Clark County. Who was this county named after? Hint

William Clark of Lewis and Clark fame

Sam Clark an early settler in the area

Andrew Clark a State Senator

Clark Gable a movie star

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Question 4 of 10

4. One of the major crops in Clark County is the one Idaho is famous for - the humble potato. A major player in the potato business is the J.R. Simplot Company. However the Simplot Company doesn't just deal with spuds, it also sponsors the Simplot Games. This is the largest indoor high school track meet in the United States. It is held every February in Idaho. Which University is it held at? Hint

University of Idaho

Idaho State University

Boise State University

Brigham Young University - Idaho

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Simplot Games are held in an historic building. This domed stadium was finished in 1970 and was the second covered stadium in the world after the Houston Astrodome. When it was completed what was it named? Hint

Holt Arena

ASISU Minidome

Kibbie Dome

Bronco Stadium

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Question 6 of 10

6. Boise is the capital of Idaho and got its name from an early fort built on the banks of the Snake River by the British Hudson's Bay Company. The original Fort Boise was destroyed and later rebuilt 50 miles east of its original site. This new site gave birth to the present day city of Boise, however a replica of the original fort was built near the original site. In what city can this replica be found? Hint

Caldwell

Homedale

Nampa

Parma

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Question 7 of 10

7. While Boise is the capital of Idaho it does double duty and serves as a county seat as well. Which county is it in? Hint

Gem

Boise

Ada

Idaho

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Question 8 of 10

8. One of Idaho's nicknames is the Gem State and for good reason. Some of the gemstones that can be found in Idaho are opal, agates, and sapphires. However there is one gemstone that holds a special place in Idaho. One of its variations can be more valuable than the same variation of ruby or sapphire. What is this gemstone? Hint

Jade

Diamond

Garnet

Emerald

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Question 9 of 10

9. Idaho is home to one of the world's deepest lakes. Which lake is it? Hint

Lake Pend Oreille

Bear Lake

Lake Coeur d'Alene

Priest Lake

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Question 10 of 10

10. Horses existed in Idaho before the Spanish came to the new world.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This horse was once used by the Nez Perce Indians as their warhorse and is now the state horse. What breed of horse is it?

Answer: Appaloosa

Appaloosas are very versatile and are great at many different activities.

Answer: Joseph

In his speech when surrendering Chief Joseph said, "Hear me, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever." (From the PBS website -http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/a_c/chiefjoseph.htm)

3. One of the areas that the Nez Perce passed through is now known as Clark County. Who was this county named after?

Answer: Sam Clark an early settler in the area

Sam K. Clark was also the first State Senator from Clark County.

Answer: Idaho State University

The Games have been sponsored by the J.R. Simplot Company since 1979.

Answer: ASISU Minidome

The Minidome was later renamed Holt Arena in honor of Milton W. "Dubby" Holt, ISU's Athletic Director, who had proposed the idea. The stadium cost 2.8 million dollars and was paid for entirely by an increase in student fees approved by the students themselves!

Answer: Parma

The site of the original fort is now underwater.

7. While Boise is the capital of Idaho it does double duty and serves as a county seat as well. Which county is it in?

Answer: Ada

While Ada County is home to the state capital, Idaho County is the states largest. It's area is 1,910 square miles and the federal government owns 76% of the land.

Answer: Garnet

The State Gemstone is the Star Garnet and can be found with both four rays and six rays. Idaho is one of only two areas in the world where you can find such quantities of Star Garnets.

9. Idaho is home to one of the world's deepest lakes. Which lake is it?

Answer: Lake Pend Oreille

Lake Pend Oreille, at 1,150 feet deep, is the thirteenth deepest lake in the world. It is the fifth deepest lake in the U.S.

10. Horses existed in Idaho before the Spanish came to the new world.

Answer: True

Okay so it's more closely related to the zebra but the fossils of the Hagerman Horse are around 3.5 million years old so that predates the Spanish Conquistadors by quite a few years.

Source: Author Syfir

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