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The State of Idaho Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the state of Idaho. How well do you know the 43rd state? Take this quiz to find out.

A multiple-choice quiz by NRS11. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
NRS11

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
214,509

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
767

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Idaho borders several states. Which one of these states does it not border? Hint

Washington

Montana

Oregon

Colorado

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which state was originally going to be named Idaho? Hint

Montana

Nevada

Colorado

Oregon

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which one of these rivers does not flow through Idaho? Hint

Payette River

Snake River

Columbia River

Salmon River

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Question 4 of 10

4. Boise's nickname is the City of Trees.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Idaho contains only one timezone.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Please name one of Idaho's Minor League baseball teams.

Answer: (One is 2 words; the other is 3)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which one of these celebrities was born in Idaho? Hint

Tom Cruise

Hilary Duff

Whoopi Goldberg

Lana Turner

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which is not the name of a city in Idaho? Hint

Caldwell

Rexburg

Gooding

Moses Lake

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Question 9 of 10

9. Idaho contains many Indian Reservations. Which reservation is not in Idaho? Hint

Duck Valley Indian Reservation

Flathead Indian Reservation

Fort Hall Indian Reservation

Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which one of these tourist attractions is not located in Boise? Hint

Bonneville Point

Basque Museum & Cultural Center

Chipmunk Rapids Trail

Ann Morrison Park

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Idaho borders several states. Which one of these states does it not border?

Answer: Colorado

The western side of Idaho borders both Oregon and Washington. The right side of Idaho borders Montana and Wyoming. Idaho also borders Utah and Nevada to the south. Colorado is fairly close, but it does not border Idaho.

2. Which state was originally going to be named Idaho?

Answer: Colorado

According to www.wikipedia.org, George M. Willing suggested Idaho as the original name of Colorado. He claimed it meant "gem of the mountains." It soon came out that he had made up the name himself and the original Idaho territory was instead named Colorado.

3. Which one of these rivers does not flow through Idaho?

Answer: Columbia River

The Columbia River goes through Washington and gets fairly close to the border, but it never passes into Idaho.

4. Boise's nickname is the City of Trees.

Answer: True

According to www.wikipedia.org, French fur trappers supposedly said "Les bois, les bois, voyez les bois!" (the trees, the trees, look at the trees) when they looked at the spot where Boise would later lay.

5. Idaho contains only one timezone.

Answer: False

Idaho contains two timezones, Pacific (northern Idaho) and Mountain (southern Idaho).

6. Please name one of Idaho's Minor League baseball teams.

Answer: Boise Hawks

The Boise Hawks and the Idaho Falls Chukars are the baseball teams. Idaho Steelheads are also a team, but they are ice hockey and not baseball.

7. Which one of these celebrities was born in Idaho?

Answer: Lana Turner

Lana Turner was born in Wallace, Idaho in 1921. She was featured in over 50 movies before her death in 1995.

8. Which is not the name of a city in Idaho?

Answer: Moses Lake

Moses Lake is located in the Eastern part of Washington and is fairly close to Spokane. Caldwell, Gooding, and Rexburg are all in the southern part of Idaho.

9. Idaho contains many Indian Reservations. Which reservation is not in Idaho?

Answer: Flathead Indian Reservation

The Flathead Indian Reservation is in Montana near the city of Polson. The Duck Valley Indian Reservation and the Fort Hall Indian Reservation are located in Southern Idaho, while the Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation is located in the northern part of Idaho near the city of Coeur d'Alene.

10. Which one of these tourist attractions is not located in Boise?

Answer: Chipmunk Rapids Trail

Chipmunk Rapids Trail is in the town of Priest Lake which is located in the northern part of Idaho. All of the other attractions are located in Boise which is in the southern part of Idaho.

Source: Author NRS11

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