Exploring Moscow, Idaho

The video introduces Moscow, Idaho, highlighting its history, including its original name 'Hog Heaven' and its renaming. It covers key landmarks like Moscow City Hall, the University of Idaho, and the McConnell Mansion Museum. The video also discusses the Moscow Public Library, J Russell Elementary School, and the Appaloosa Horse Club. It concludes with a look at Moscow's geography and trails, emphasizing the area's natural beauty and recreational opportunities.

What was the original name of Moscow, Idaho?

• Hog Heaven

• Pig Paradise

• Boar's Delight

• Swine Valley

Why was the town of Moscow, Idaho, renamed from its original name?

• The original name was too long

• The pigs stopped eating the local bulbs

• The postmaster disliked the original name

• It was confused with Moscow, Russia

What is a significant agricultural product of Moscow, Idaho?

• Corn

• Lentils

• Barley

• Rice

What year was the University of Idaho founded?

• 1879

• 1869

• 1899

• 1889

Who is the Lionel Hampton School of Music named after?

• A famous author

• A university founder

• A jazz musician

• A local politician

What role did William J. McConnell serve in Idaho?

• Mayor

• Judge

• Governor

• Senator

What is the historical significance of the McConnell Mansion?

• It was a famous hotel

• It was a military base

• It was the first school in Moscow

• It was the governor's residence

Who was Carol Ry Brink?

• A local artist

• An author from Moscow

• A university professor

• A jazz musician

What is the Appaloosa horse known for?

• Its large size

• Being a wild horse

• Its unique spotted coat

• Being a racehorse

Where does the narrator wish to travel to see ancient ruins?

• Greece

• Egypt

• Yucatan Peninsula

• Rome