History
In what year did President George H.W. Bush expand AANHPI recognition from a week to a full month?
1990
What is the largest continent on Earth?
Asia
True or False: Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are both types of Asian Americans.
False; they are distinct but are included in AANHPI.
Who became the first South Asian and Muslim Mayor of NYC?
Zohran Mamdani
In what year did President George H.W. Bush expand AANHPI recognition from a week to a full month?
1990
Approximately how many countries are in Asia?
48
About how many languages are spoken in Asia and the Pacific Islands combined?
Over 2,300 languages
Which Filipino American artist is known for global pop hits like “Uptown Funk” and “24K Magic”?
Bruno Mars
In what year did Congress make AANHPI a permanent monthly celebration?
1992
Name two ends of Asia (a country from the west and a country from the east).
Turkey (west) and Japan (east)
Which Asian language has about 1 billion speakers?
Mandarin Chinese
Name three animated films starring Asian or AANHPI characters.
Turning Red, Mulan, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Lilo and Stitch, Moana, Hoppers, Up
Name the two May dates connected to the origins of the month (May 7, 1843 and May 10, 1869).
May 7, 1843 — arrival of the first known Japanese immigrant; May 10, 1869 — Chinese workers helped complete the Transcontinental Railroad.
How many main geographic regions of Asia are listed in the presentation, and what are they called?
5: East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, West Asia (the Middle East).
Name three religions that originated in Asia.
Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam (also Judaism, Christianity, Shinto, Taoism, Confucianism)
Which Asian American woman just became the first American to win Olympic gold in figure skating in 24 years?
Alysa Liu
Who proposed recognizing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage in Congress in 1977?
Frank Horton and Norman Minetta
What are the three main regions of the Pacific Islands?
Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia
What does AANHPI stand for?
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander.
Which Native Hawaiian actor is known for his athletic physique and film roles as a superhero?
Jason Momoa