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AAPI MONTH

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian-American women to do what?

a)

Invent a medicine

b)

Drive a racecar

c)

Fly to space

d)

Win a Nobel Peace Prize

2.

In the 1700s, which Asian/Pacific Islander group was the first to settle in the U.S?

a)

Chinese

b)

Loatians

c)

Filipinos

d)

Hawaiians

3.

Gerald Tsai was the first Asian American to become what?

a)

Fortune 500 CEO

b)

Congressman

c)

Astronaut

d)

Cabinet member

4.

Cesar Chavez joined this person to demand farm workers' rights.

His name may not be as well-known a name as Chavez, but his role among Filipino-American workers was as critical in the 1965-70 Delano grape strike. Who was he?

a)

Larry Itliong

b)

Julio Hernandez

c)

Jose M. Leonidas

d)

Philip Vera Cruz

5.

A record 22 million Asian Americans trace their roots to more than BLANK countries in East and Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent.

a)

more than 10 countries

b)

more than 20 countries

c)

more than 50 countries

d)

more than 75 countries

6.

Asian Americans are projected to be the nation’s ______ immigrant group by the 2050.

a)

smallest

b)

2nd largest

c)

largest

d)

average size

7.

In early California, thousands of _____ immigrants were employed by the railroads to do the toughest work; circa 1890.

a)

Chinese

b)

Japanese

c)

Korean

d)

Cambodian

8.

She made history in 2020 as one of the first Korean American women to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

a)

Patsy Mink

b)

Young Kim

c)

Bee Nguyen

d)

Stephanie Chang

9.

The first woman of color and the first Asian-American woman elected to the House of Representatives, she served 12 terms in Congress and said she felt a responsibility not just to her constituents but also to women across the country.

a)

Patsy Mink

b)

Tammy Duckworth

c)

Mazie Hirono

d)

Pat Saiki

10.

The Tape v. Hurley case happened in ______. California's Supreme Court ruled that the state entitles "all children" access to public education. The case centered on Mamie Tape (8 yrs old) an American-born daughter of Chinese immigrants whose family sued the San Francisco Board of Education for denying her admission because of her race.

a)

1755

b)

1830

c)

1885

d)

1900

11.

The effort to officially recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander contributions to the United States began in the late 1970s, and took over ____ years to make it a permanent month-long celebration.

a)

3 years

b)

5 years

c)

10 years

d)

20 years

12.

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have contributed significantly to many facets of American culture and society, including:

a)

science and medicine

b)

literature and art

c)

sports and recreation

d)

government and politics, activism and law

13.

At 16, she would cement her place in women’s suffrage history, helping to lead a New York City march.

But while she fought for women’s voting rights, she herself would not be eligible to cast a ballot for decades after the 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920. That’s because the Exclusion Act prohibited Chinese immigrants from obtaining any rights of American citizenship.

a)

Dr. Mabel Ping-Hua Lee

b)

Hazel Lee

c)

Susan Ahn Cuddy

d)

Sallie See Moi Choi

14.

The first 10 days of May were chosen to coincide with TWO important milestones in Asian/Pacific American history:

a)

the arrival in the United States of the first Japanese immigrants on May 7, 1843

b)

contributions of Chinese workers to the building of the transcontinental railroad completed on May 10, 1869.

c)

the first Filipino migrants who arrived at what is now New Orleans and Acapulco, Mexico to escape Spanish colonial rule.

d)

In 1898, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that children born in America to foreigners were U.S. citizens.

15.

In 1994, Taiwanese American Jerry Yang co-founded the web portal ____ with David Filo, after ditching a doctoral program at Stanford University.

a)

Yahoo!

b)

Ask Jeeves

c)

Duck Duck Go

d)

Gmail

16.

In 2005, Taiwanese American Steven Chen, along with Bangladeshi-German American Jawed Karim and Pennsylvania native Chad Hurley, founded the widely popular video-sharing platform _____.

a)

YouTube

b)

Vimeo

c)

Vine

d)

TikTok

17.

Steven Yeun became the first Asian-American to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor.

a)

1931

b)

1951

c)

1991

d)

2021

18.

With the release of this Disney movie, Domee Shi is the first woman to solo-direct a Pixar film in the studio’s 36-year history.

a)

Turning Red

b)

Luca

c)

Toy Story 4

d)

Brave

19.

In 2010, Far East Movement becomes the first Asian-American music group to earn a No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for which song?

a)

"Like a G6"

b)

"Girls on the Dance Floor"

c)

"So What?"

d)

"Don't Look Now"

20.

Bowen Yang became the first cast member of full Asian descent on Saturday Night Live in _______.

a)

1975

b)

1989

c)

2000

d)

2019

21.

JoAnne S. Bass became the first Asian-American to hold the senior enlisted position in the U.S. Air Force in _________.

a)

1980

b)

2000

c)

2010

d)

2020

22.

In 2020, he became the first Asian-American baseball manager to win the World Series.

a)

Dave Roberts

b)

John McGraw

c)

Sparky Anderson

d)

Tony La Russa

23.

This queen advocated for a free Hawaiʻi until her death in 1917 at the age of 79. She is also famous for saying:

“Never cease to act because you fear you may fail.”

a)

Queen Liliuokalani

b)

Queen Kamehameha I

c)

Queen Nahienaena

d)

Queen Kamehameha III

24.

This man is an actor, author, and activist. He was imprisoned as a child in Japanese American incarceration camps and wrote about it in his graphic memoir, They Called Us Enemy.

a)

George Takei

b)

Bob Matsui

c)

Eric Shinseki

d)

Ryan Higa

25.

AAPI communities consist of approximately ____ ethnic groups speaking over 100 languages, with connections to Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, Hawaiian, and other Asian and Pacific Islander ancestries.

a)

10

b)

20

c)

40

d)

50

26.

Which of the following former 2020 Democratic contenders have Asian and/or Pacific Islander heritage?

a)

Andrew Yang

b)

Bernie Sanders

c)

Kamala Harris

d)

Tulsi Gabbard

27.

Where is the balintawak worn?

a)

Iraq

b)

Philippines

c)

Lebanon

d)

Singapore

28.

Where is the qípáo (旗袍) worn?

a)

Japan

b)

China

c)

Laos

d)

Indonesia

29.

What is another word for qípáo

a)

Hanbok

b)

Saranghe

c)

Cheongsam

d)

Paoqi

30.

Which country/countries celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and Lunar New Year?

a)

China

b)

Vietnam

c)

Korea

d)

Philippines

31.

Who is this?

a)

Queen Elizabeth

b)

Queen Lydia Liliʻu Loloku Walania Wewehei Kamakaʻeha

c)

Queen Nikki Minaj

d)

Queen Mary

32.

Which country is this flag from?

a)

India

b)

Turkey

c)

Pakistan

d)

Cambodia

33.

Which country is this flag from?

a)

Bangladesh

b)

Japan

c)

United Arab Emirates

d)

Brunei

34.

How many total dialects are there in China?

a)

7

b)

302

c)

60

d)

203

35.

What is this Filipino traditional dance called?

a)

Bharatanatyam

b)

Khon

c)

Barongan

d)

Tinikling

36.

Yo-Yo Ma is a musical prodigy and is most known for playing the ____

a)

cello

b)

violin

c)

piano

d)

trumpet

37.

Fred Korematsu was arrested for...

a)

Refusing to give up his seat on a bus

b)

Resisting Japanese internment

c)

Refusing to fight in World War 2

d)

Stealing some bread

38.

Before Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was an actor, he was a...

a)

a Starbucks barista and a WWE wrestler

b)

a soccer player and a salesman

c)

a football player and professional kite flyer

d)

a football player and WWE wrestler

39.

Which famous cartoon did Gene Luen Yang turn into a comic book?

a)

Spongebob

b)

Powerpuff Girls

c)

Avatar: The Last Airbender

d)

Paw Patrol

40.

Chien Shiung Wu is often called "The First Lady of _____"

a)

Science

b)

Chemistry

c)

Physics

d)

Math

41.

Kristi Yamaguchi was the first Asian American woman to win a gold medal in _____

a)

speed skating

b)

gymnastics

c)

hockey

d)

figure skating

42.

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole was a singer most known for his rendition of ______

a)

"You are my Sunshine"

b)

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow"

c)

"If You're Happy and You Know It"

d)

"Thriller"

43.

Name that food!

a)

Macarons

b)

Ice Cream

c)

Mochi

d)

Moon Cakes

44.

Name this Food!

a)

Panpuri

b)

Empanada

c)

Tempura Shrimp

d)

Biryani

45.

Name this food!

a)

Chow Mein

b)

Lumpia

c)

Rolled Tacos

d)

Dim Sum

46.

Name this popular street food!

a)

egg ramen

b)

pasta

c)

tteokbokki

d)

curry

47.

Name this food!

a)

Banh Xeo

b)

Banh Khot

c)

Fried Pancake

d)

Banh Beo

48.

Name this fruit!

a)

Mangosteen

b)

Lychee

c)

Starfruit

d)

Acai

49.

What is this meat called?

a)

Longganisa

b)

Spam

c)

Chicken Adobo

d)

Pandesal

50.

What is this fruit called?

a)

Jackfruit

b)

Grapefruit

c)

Prickly pear

d)

Durian

51.

What's the main ingredient of Som Tum?

a)

bean sprouts

b)

cucumber

c)

peppers

d)

papaya

52.

What is this South Asian pastry filled with a savoury filling, including ingredients such as spiced potatoes, onions, and peas?

a)

Dumpling

b)

Samosas

c)

Empanada

d)

Wonton

53.

Name this popular Korean fried snack (the green stuff = scallion).

a)

Pajeon

b)

Gimbap

c)

Bindaetteok

d)

Bibimbap

54.

Name this popular dumpling available at Din Tai Fung

a)

Xiao Long Bao

b)

Wonton

c)

Siu Mai

d)

Har gow

55.

Name this fruit

a)

Rambutan

b)

Lychee

c)

Longan