Symbols
Idaho's state gem is the
star garnet.
The mountain bluebird may have been chosen as the Idaho state bird because it is thought of as a symbol of
Idaho's Great Seal was designed by
Emma Edwards (Green)
Idaho has the only state seal designed by a
woman.
Hagerman Horse.
The _______ migrates tot he coast of California when it gets cold in Idaho.
monarch butterfly
The man on the Great Seal represents
The man is a miner which represents the importance of mining to the State of Idaho.
The woman on the Great Seal represents
The woman represents the purity of a brand new state, justice, liberty, and equality.
The tallest western white pine cane be seen in_______ county.
Clearwater
Idaho's state motto, Esto Perpetua, means
last forever.
The elk's head on the Great Seal represents
The elk's head represents wildlife.
The cornucopias on the Great Seal represents
The cornucopia's represents the never ending supply of food that is available in Idaho.
This Idaho symbol was important to the Nez Perze
Appaloosa
The title of Idaho's state song is
"Here We Have Idaho".
Tell how the Appaloosa was named
The settlers called them Palouse horse because they grazed by the Palouse River. Later they were named Appaloosa.
What is on all official documents in Idaho
The Great Seal
Name one of the counties where this gem can be found
Latah and Benewah
Idaho's State fish got its name because it has
an orange or red slash like line under the jaw.
The shield on the Great Seal represents
The shield shows that the people of Idaho should protect the state. It also shows some of Idaho's Landforms and industries.
Explain how something becomes an official symbol of a state.
The legislature decides which symbols best represent the state of Idaho and then votes to make symbols official.