WorksheetsAAPI MONTH
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 25mins
Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian-American women to do what?
Invent a medicine
Drive a racecar
Fly to space
Win a Nobel Peace Prize
In the 1700s, which Asian/Pacific Islander group was the first to settle in the U.S?
Chinese
Loatians
Filipinos
Hawaiians
Gerald Tsai was the first Asian American to become what?
Fortune 500 CEO
Congressman
Astronaut
Cabinet member
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?
Larry Itliong
Julio Hernandez
Jose M. Leonidas
Philip Vera Cruz
A record 22 million Asian Americans trace their roots to more than BLANK countries in East and Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
more than 10 countries
more than 20 countries
more than 50 countries
more than 75 countries
Asian Americans are projected to be the nation’s ______ immigrant group by the 2050.
smallest
2nd largest
largest
average size
In early California, thousands of _____ immigrants were employed by the railroads to do the toughest work; circa 1890.
Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Cambodian
She made history in 2020 as one of the first Korean American women to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Patsy Mink
Young Kim
Bee Nguyen
Stephanie Chang
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.
Patsy Mink
Tammy Duckworth
Mazie Hirono
Pat Saiki
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.
1755
1830
1885
1900
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.
3 years
5 years
10 years
20 years
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have contributed significantly to many facets of American culture and society, including:
science and medicine
literature and art
sports and recreation
government and politics, activism and law
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.
Dr. Mabel Ping-Hua Lee
Hazel Lee
Susan Ahn Cuddy
Sallie See Moi Choi
The first 10 days of May were chosen to coincide with TWO important milestones in Asian/Pacific American history:
the arrival in the United States of the first Japanese immigrants on May 7, 1843
contributions of Chinese workers to the building of the transcontinental railroad completed on May 10, 1869.
the first Filipino migrants who arrived at what is now New Orleans and Acapulco, Mexico to escape Spanish colonial rule.
In 1898, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that children born in America to foreigners were U.S. citizens.
In 1994, Taiwanese American Jerry Yang co-founded the web portal ____ with David Filo, after ditching a doctoral program at Stanford University.
Yahoo!
Ask Jeeves
Duck Duck Go
Gmail
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 _____.
YouTube
Vimeo
Vine
TikTok
Steven Yeun became the first Asian-American to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
1931
1951
1991
2021
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.
Turning Red
Luca
Toy Story 4
Brave
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?
"Like a G6"
"Girls on the Dance Floor"
"So What?"
"Don't Look Now"
Bowen Yang became the first cast member of full Asian descent on Saturday Night Live in _______.
1975
1989
2000
2019
JoAnne S. Bass became the first Asian-American to hold the senior enlisted position in the U.S. Air Force in _________.
1980
2000
2010
2020
In 2020, he became the first Asian-American baseball manager to win the World Series.
Dave Roberts
John McGraw
Sparky Anderson
Tony La Russa
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.”
Queen Liliuokalani
Queen Kamehameha I
Queen Nahienaena
Queen Kamehameha III
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.
George Takei
Bob Matsui
Eric Shinseki
Ryan Higa
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.
10
20
40
50
Which of the following former 2020 Democratic contenders have Asian and/or Pacific Islander heritage?
Andrew Yang
Bernie Sanders
Kamala Harris
Tulsi Gabbard
Where is the balintawak worn?
Iraq
Philippines
Lebanon
Singapore
Where is the qípáo (旗袍) worn?
Japan
China
Laos
Indonesia
What is another word for qípáo
Hanbok
Saranghe
Cheongsam
Paoqi
Which country/countries celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and Lunar New Year?
China
Vietnam
Korea
Philippines
Who is this?
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Lydia Liliʻu Loloku Walania Wewehei Kamakaʻeha
Queen Nikki Minaj
Queen Mary
Which country is this flag from?
India
Turkey
Pakistan
Cambodia
Which country is this flag from?
Bangladesh
Japan
United Arab Emirates
Brunei
How many total dialects are there in China?
7
302
60
203
What is this Filipino traditional dance called?
Bharatanatyam
Khon
Barongan
Tinikling
Yo-Yo Ma is a musical prodigy and is most known for playing the ____
cello
violin
piano
trumpet
Fred Korematsu was arrested for...
Refusing to give up his seat on a bus
Resisting Japanese internment
Refusing to fight in World War 2
Stealing some bread
Before Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was an actor, he was a...
a Starbucks barista and a WWE wrestler
a soccer player and a salesman
a football player and professional kite flyer
a football player and WWE wrestler
Which famous cartoon did Gene Luen Yang turn into a comic book?
Spongebob
Powerpuff Girls
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Paw Patrol
Chien Shiung Wu is often called "The First Lady of _____"
Science
Chemistry
Physics
Math
Kristi Yamaguchi was the first Asian American woman to win a gold medal in _____
speed skating
gymnastics
hockey
figure skating
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole was a singer most known for his rendition of ______
"You are my Sunshine"
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
"If You're Happy and You Know It"
"Thriller"
Name that food!
Macarons
Ice Cream
Mochi
Moon Cakes
Name this Food!
Panpuri
Empanada
Tempura Shrimp
Biryani
Name this food!
Chow Mein
Lumpia
Rolled Tacos
Dim Sum
Name this popular street food!
egg ramen
pasta
tteokbokki
curry
Name this food!
Banh Xeo
Banh Khot
Fried Pancake
Banh Beo
Name this fruit!
Mangosteen
Lychee
Starfruit
Acai
What is this meat called?
Longganisa
Spam
Chicken Adobo
Pandesal
What is this fruit called?
Jackfruit
Grapefruit
Prickly pear
Durian
What's the main ingredient of Som Tum?
bean sprouts
cucumber
peppers
papaya
What is this South Asian pastry filled with a savoury filling, including ingredients such as spiced potatoes, onions, and peas?
Dumpling
Samosas
Empanada
Wonton
Name this popular Korean fried snack (the green stuff = scallion).
Pajeon
Gimbap
Bindaetteok
Bibimbap
Name this popular dumpling available at Din Tai Fung
Xiao Long Bao
Wonton
Siu Mai
Har gow
Name this fruit
Rambutan
Lychee
Longan
