Idaho State Seal Quiz

Idaho’s State Seal is unique because __________________.

• It is the only U.S. state seal designed by a woman.

• It is the only seal depicting a man and woman.

• It is the only seal using Latin words.

• It is the only seal that is yellow.

Emma Edwards Green, the designer of the Idaho State Seal, attended art school. In what city did she attend art school?

• Pocatello, Idaho

• Paris France

• San Diego, California

• New York, New York

Mrs. Edwards moved to Boise from California the same year Idaho became a state. What year was that?

• 1863

• 1806

• 1882

• 1890

While living in Boise, Emma Edwards began to teach what kind of classes to pioneers?

• English

• Idaho History

• Art

• Creative Writing

Emma Edwards was invited to enter the design competition for the Great Seal of the State of Idaho. The prize for winning the competition was _____________.

• One-hundred dollars

• 1. An ounce of gold

• A year’s worth of pancake mix

• A crown with Idaho’s state motto

Ms. Edwards signed her artwork for the seal with only her initials because _____________.

• She couldn’t spell her name

• Her name wouldn’t fit on the artwork

• She didn’t like her name.

• She didn’t want the judges to know she was a woman.

The Latin phrase Esto Perpetua means ________________.

• Potato

• Let it be perpetual or it is forever

• The Great State

• Huckleberry Hound

The elk’s head rising above the shield means ____________.

• Hunting

• Farming

• Wildlife

• Idaho Protects its elk and moose population.

How is the Idaho State seal used today?

• The State Seal is used on official state papers

• The seal is in the center of the Idaho State flag.

• The original painting of the seal is held in trust at the Idaho Historical Society.

• All of the above.

The man on the seal is dressed to represent what major Idaho industry?

• Mining

• Logging

• Farming

• fishing