Do You Know Your Idaho History?

Idaho is one of America's fastest growing states, but do you know the roots of this awesome area? Take these 10 quiz questions and discover how much you know about Idaho history!
START THE QUIZ!

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What is the capital of Idaho?
Boise
Twin Falls
Nampa

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Where is the home of Idaho State University?
Pocatello
Idaho Falls
Meridian

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Beginning in the 70s, Boise emerged as a center of what kind of manufacturing?
Oil
Semiconductor
Car

Question 4/12

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What year was Idaho granted statehood?
1890
1850
1901

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Which explorer first entered Idaho in 1805?
Henry Hudson
Meriweather Lewis
John Daly

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True or false: Idaho was the last of the U.S. states to be explored by European-Americans.
True
False

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True or false: The state seal of Idaho is the only state seal in the United States designed by a woman.
True
False

Question 8/12

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Which Idaho town is known as the birthplace of television?
Rigby
Twin Falls
Caldwell

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Sometimes Idaho is referred to as the what?
The Mountain State
The Potato State
The Sunshine State

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How long ago might there have been Humans in Idaho?
14,500
1,000
10,000

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During the Great Depression prices plummeted for Idaho's what?
Major crops
Energy sources
Cars

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What year did they begin construction on Idaho's state capital?
1905
1910
1925
Unfortunately, your knowledge on the state of Idaho is still a bit harrowing! You might know the basics when it comes to this great state, but you still have so much left to learn. Worry not, at least you gave it your all!

C+, Idaho History Harrowing

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Right!
You are a total Idaho history buff! Give yourself a well deserved pat on the back, because you passed this quiz with flying colors. It wasn't easy, but you managed to show that you know this state's history as well as any local!

B+, Idaho History Buff

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Right!
You are an Idaho history ace! Go ahead and brag a little, you've certainly earned it. You know your Idaho history far better than the average American. From the early explorers to the date of statehood, nothing about this state has slipped your clever mind!

A+, Idaho History Ace

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Right!
1
What is the capital of Idaho?
Boise
Twin Falls
Nampa
2
Where is the home of Idaho State University?
Pocatello
Idaho Falls
Meridian
3
Beginning in the 70s, Boise emerged as a center of what kind of manufacturing?
Oil
Semiconductor
Car
4
What year was Idaho granted statehood?
1890
1850
1901
5
Which explorer first entered Idaho in 1805?
Henry Hudson
Meriweather Lewis
John Daly
6
True or false: Idaho was the last of the U.S. states to be explored by European-Americans.
True
False
7
True or false: The state seal of Idaho is the only state seal in the United States designed by a woman.
True
False
8
Which Idaho town is known as the birthplace of television?
Rigby
Twin Falls
Caldwell
9
Sometimes Idaho is referred to as the what?
The Mountain State
The Potato State
The Sunshine State
10
How long ago might there have been Humans in Idaho?
14,500
1,000
10,000
11
During the Great Depression prices plummeted for Idaho's what?
Major crops
Energy sources
Cars
12
What year did they begin construction on Idaho's state capital?
1905
1910
1925