The great state of Arizona became a state on February
14, 1912. The name Arizona is believed to be
derived from a native place name that sounded like Aleh-zon or Ali-Shonak
which meant small spring or place of the small spring. There
is also Spanish interpretation of "arizuma," an Aztec Indian
word meaning "silver-bearing." The state capital is
Phoenix. Welcome to the Grand Canyon State!
Emblem/Symbol
Name of Emblem/Symbol
Adopted
Motto
"Ditat Deus," meaning
"God Enriches."
Nickname
Grand Canyon State
State Seal
Flag
State Bird
Cactus Wren
State Flower
Saguaro Blossom
State Tree
Palo Verde
State Butterfly
Two-tailed Swallowtail
State Song
Arizona
State Gemstone
Turquoise
Complete the questions below.
1. Arizona became a state on February 14,
.
2. Aleh-zon or Ali-Shonak means small .
3. A Spanish interpretation of "arizuma," an
Aztec Indian word means
"."
4. The state gemstone is the .
5. The nickname for Arizona is the .
6. The state flag features a
in the center.
7. The state bird is a .
8. The state song is .
9. The state motto is "Ditat
Deus," meaning "."
10. The capital of Arizona is .
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