Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Flashcard

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In 1978, President Carter started Asian American Week. In 1992, President Bush Jr. made a law to extend the week to a month to celebrate the past, present, and future accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. True or False?

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True

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Patsy Mink, a second-generation Japanese American, was the first woman of color elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and the first Asian-American woman to serve in Congress. What state did she represent?

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Hawaii

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Type of noodle soup that is popular in Vietnam where it is considered as their national dish?

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Pho

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The following is the ingredient in Bubble Tea - a popular sweet drink from Asia: Shrimp Paste, Fish Sauce, Tapioca, Sesame Seeds.

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Tapioca

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What country is #1?

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Russia

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What country is #3? Options: Japan, Philippeans, Thailand, Iraq

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Japan

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What country is #4?

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China

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Which country is shown here? Options: Thailand, China, Bhutan, Vietnam

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Vietnam

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What is one difference between samurai and shoguns?

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Samurai provided protection; shoguns were military leaders.

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What was the Forbidden City in China?

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emperor's palace during Ming dynasty.