What is the history of Indiana's State name?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

Mid-18th century French explorers added the latin suffix to the word "Indian,"

which itself had been in use since the mid-16th century, as a result of the mistaken notion that America was the eastern end of Asia and that Native Americans were Indians.

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∙ 15y ago

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What is Indianas state motto?

cross roads of America is indianas state motto submitted by dominique

What is Indianas nickname?

Hoosier state

What is indianas state tree?

The tulip-tree.

What is Indiana's state fruit and vegetable?

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What is indianas state fish?

Indiana does not have an official state fish.

What is Indianas state mammle?

Indiana does not have an official mammal.

What are facts about the state of Indiana?

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What is Indianas state dog or cat?

Only a few states have an official state dog, Indiana is not one of them.

What is Indianas state fossil?

Most U.S. states have a state fossil. However, Indiana is one of the few states that does not have a state fossil.

What is Indianas population?

6,376,792

What is Indianas climate?

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Why was Indianas state bird and flower chosen?

The Cardinal is the official state bird of Indiana. They live in Indiana year-round. The peony is the official state flower of Indiana. It is grown throughout Indiana.