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1. This horse was once used by the Nez Perce Indians as their warhorse and is now the state horse. What breed of horse is it? Cayuse Azteca Appaloosa Buckskin

2. In 1877 the Nez Perce were ordered onto a Northern Idaho Reservation. To avoid this the Nez Perce Indian Chief led the tribe on a impressive 1,400 mile march through Idaho, Wyoming, and into Montana finally surrendering less than 40 miles from the Canadian Border. What was his name? Joseph Looking Glass Olikut Crazy Horse

3. One of the areas that the Nez Perce passed through is now known as Clark County. Who was this county named after? William Clark of Lewis and Clark fame Clark Gable a movie star Andrew Clark a State Senator Sam Clark an early settler in the area

4. One of the major crops in Clark County is the one Idaho is famous for - the humble potato. A major player in the potato business is the J.R. Simplot Company. However the Simplot Company doesn't just deal with spuds, it also sponsors the Simplot Games. This is the largest indoor high school track meet in the United States. It is held every February in Idaho. Which University is it held at? Brigham Young University - Idaho University of Idaho Idaho State University Boise State University

5. The Simplot Games are held in an historic building. This domed stadium was finished in 1970 and was the second covered stadium in the world after the Houston Astrodome. When it was completed what was it named? Holt Arena ASISU Minidome Kibbie Dome Bronco Stadium

6. Boise is the capital of Idaho and got its name from an early fort built on the banks of the Snake River by the British Hudson's Bay Company. The original Fort Boise was destroyed and later rebuilt 50 miles east of its original site. This new site gave birth to the present day city of Boise, however a replica of the original fort was built near the original site. In what city can this replica be found? Caldwell Parma Nampa Homedale

7. While Boise is the capital of Idaho it does double duty and serves as a county seat as well. Which county is it in? Boise Ada Idaho Gem

8. One of Idaho's nicknames is the Gem State and for good reason. Some of the gemstones that can be found in Idaho are opal, agates, and sapphires. However there is one gemstone that holds a special place in Idaho. One of its variations can be more valuable than the same variation of ruby or sapphire. What is this gemstone? Diamond Garnet Emerald Jade

9. Idaho is home to one of the world's deepest lakes. Which lake is it? Priest Lake Lake Coeur d'Alene Lake Pend Oreille Bear Lake

10. Horses existed in Idaho before the Spanish came to the new world. True False