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Idaho State History Trivia Quiz

Idaho is a beautiful state with much to offer its residents. How much do you know about the history of this great state?

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

Author
mommyaber

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
298,573

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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626

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Idaho was admitted to the union on July 3 1890 as which state? Hint

15th

43rd

50th

30th

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Idaho's nickname? Hint

City of Trees

Potato State

Gem State

Cowboy State

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which were the two most prominent Native American tribes in Idaho? Hint

Nez Perce and Shoshone

Apache and Creek

Cheyenne and Paiute

Navajo and Sioux

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Question 4 of 10

4. Prior to 1846 Idaho, as part of the Oregon Country, was claimed by both the United States and which country? Hint

Great Britain

Spain

France

Germany

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which natural resource discovered on the Clearwater River brought a large number of people to Idaho after 1860? Hint

Silver

Furs

Potatoes

Gold

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which explorers put Idaho territory "on the map"? Hint

Polo and Vespucci

Cortez and Pizarro

Lewis and Clark

Columbus and Bridger

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which famous route brought settlers to Idaho? Hint

Route 66

The Oregon Trail

Highway 55

Interstate 84

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Question 8 of 10

8. During the Gold Rush of the 1800's which minority group comprised 1/4 of Idaho's total pouplation? Hint

Chinese

Freed and escaped slaves

Irish

Mexicans

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Question 9 of 10

9. Boise has the largest_________________ community in the United States? Hint

Basque

Native American

Mexican

Ranching

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which famous performer attempted a nationally publicized stunt in Twin Falls Idaho, involving the Snake River? Hint

David Blaine

Harry Houdini

Evel Knievel

David Copperfield

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Idaho was admitted to the union on July 3 1890 as which state?

Answer: 43rd

Hawaii was the 50th state, Wisconsin was the 30th state, and Kentucky was the 15th state.

2. What is Idaho's nickname?

Answer: Gem State

Although many people associate Idaho with potatoes it was nicknamed the gem state because it has an abundance of natural resources. Its capital city is Boise, which means the city of trees.

3. Which were the two most prominent Native American tribes in Idaho?

Answer: Nez Perce and Shoshone

Idaho has also had populations of Bannock, Blackfeet, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai, Northern Paiute, Palouse, Kalispell and Spokane Salish tribes.

4. Prior to 1846 Idaho, as part of the Oregon Country, was claimed by both the United States and which country?

Answer: Great Britain

The British called this area Columbia. Oregon Country consisted of: all of Washington, Idaho and Oregon; as well as parts of Montana, Wyoming and Canada's British Columbia.

5. Which natural resource discovered on the Clearwater River brought a large number of people to Idaho after 1860?

Answer: Gold

Idaho's gold output quickly became so large that it totaled close to 20% of the country's total output. Shipping gold was expensive, so the government built an Assay Office in Boise in 1869. The building is still standing and is used by the State Historic Preservation Office.

6. Which explorers put Idaho territory "on the map"?

Answer: Lewis and Clark

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark embarked on a journey across the American continent. Their goal was to study wildlife, plants, Native American tribes, geography, and terrain. They employed the expertise of a Native American guide from Idaho named Sacagawea.

7. Which famous route brought settlers to Idaho?

Answer: The Oregon Trail

Although it is called the Oregon trail, this route from the East to West left settlers all over the country, including Idaho. Idaho has markers and centers marking the path the trail wound through the state.

8. During the Gold Rush of the 1800's which minority group comprised 1/4 of Idaho's total pouplation?

Answer: Chinese

Large numbers of Chinese came to Idaho to mine and with the railroad. Later the same century some groups fled east to escape mistreatment. The Chinese population fell sharply.

9. Boise has the largest_________________ community in the United States?

Answer: Basque

In the early 1900's Basque immigrants came to Idaho to raise sheep and other herd animals in the hills surrounding Boise and Idaho still has a large, celebrated, Basque population.

10. Which famous performer attempted a nationally publicized stunt in Twin Falls Idaho, involving the Snake River?

Answer: Evel Knievel

In May 1975, Evel Knievel attempted to jump the Snake River Canyon on a steam powered, rocket, motorcycle. Although a malfunction prevented the success of this jump he was not harmed and the trick has become famous.

Source: Author mommyaber

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