Native and Indigenous People
Go West, Young Man!
State Symbols
Geography
Agriculture
Fun Facts
(NOT found in our book)
(NOT found in our book)
100
For most of their history, native tribes did not have a written language. Instead, they used spoken word and told these- a modern day example is the ________ of bigfoot.
What are legends?
100
Churches sent these to go west to teach their "way of life and religion" to Native Americans- but it didn't always go well.
What are missionaries?
100
Some folks have a secret spot where they pick these- the state fruit of Idaho- and they will never tell where!
What are huckleberries?
100
Sitting at 12,662 feet elevation, this mountain is the tallest in the state.
What is Mount Borah?
100
We produce more of these than any other state in the nation- Every Idahoan would have to eat 63 of them per day to equal the amount we grow per year!
What is potatoes?
100
Every year on this holiday, Boise has "The Potato Drop" to celebrate.
What is New Years Eve?
200
This primitive weapon was used to throw a dart from a far distance- a name so nice, you say it twice (unless you're a wooly mammoth).
What is an Atlatl?
200
One of the most important animals for Mountain Men to hunt was this animal. They sold the fur to make hats.
What is the beaver?
200
A geometry dance?! No! This is the state dance- no math involved.
What is the square dance?
200
This place got its name based on what scientists thought Earth's only satellite planet looked like- after astronauts visited it, however, they found that this National Monument does not look very similar at all.
What is Craters of the Moon?
200
This job was lonely- usually done by one herder and one dog. At least they were warm with all that wool!
What is shepherding?
200
"Want some tots?" This movie was filmed Preston, Idaho, and considered a classic.:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(599x0:601x2)/napoleon-dynamite-dance-tout-060724-31da451092744b308b07a5b9198bf2de.jpg)
What is Napoleon Dynamite?
300
Scientists call the first people of North America this.
What is Paleo?
300
"There's gold in them there hills!" These people searched for gold and silver.
What are prospectors?
300
This four-petalled, white flower is found all over Idaho- from Boise National Forest to the banks of the rivers.
What is syringa?
300
This canyon sits between Idaho and Oregon, and no, it is not the home of the devil- it actually has some incredible rafting!
What is Hells Canyon?
300
Moving water from the river to fields by route of ditches is called this.
What is irrigation?
300
This Latin phrase is the state motto that you can find on the Idaho Flag.
What is Esto Perpetua?
400
Name the tribe based on these hints:
Kaya
Nimi'ipuu
longhouses
Who are the Nez Perce?
400
Thomas Jefferson had Merriwether Lewis and William Clark explore the Louisianna Territory and look for this- however, it was not found in modern-day USA, but in the sea above modern-day Canada.
What is the Northwest Passage?
400
Sar Garnets are just one of the precious stones found in Idaho that inspired legislators to choose this nickname for our state.
What is The Gem State?
400
This mountain range might be an Idahoan Dentist or Lumberjack's favorite mountain range!
What is Sawtooth Mountain Range?
400
Raising animals (especially cattle) for meat, milk, and to sell is called this- and it has the same name as the stuff you dip baby carrots into.
What is ranching?
400
Idaho is home to the largest community of these immigrants. They originate from Northern Spain and Southwestern France, and have a rich history of sheep herding in Idaho.
Who are the Basque people?
500
DAILY DOUBLE: These are the 5 federally recognized Tribes of Idaho.
(Name all 5 and get double the points)
Shoshone-Bannock
Shoshone-Paiute
Kootenai
Coeur D'Alene
Nez Perce
500
The Golden Spike was the final part of this railroad.
What is the first transcontinental railroad?
500
TWO ANSWERS: Our state has two bird symbols- one is a raptor, and the other a common bird.
What is the peregrine falcon and the mountain blue bird?
500
The deepest lake in Idaho is also called "Idaho's Little Ocean"- the towns of Sandpoint, Hope, and Lakeview are located near this lake.
What is Lake Pend Oreille?
500
One of Idaho's biggest crops grows thick and tall in the northern prairies, then shipped overseas to be processed.
What is wheat?
500
This grocery store is now found all over North America, and was founded here in Idaho by a dude named Joe.
What is Albertsons?