Demographics
What percentage of the U.S. Population is Asian American?
7%
Who wrote The Art of War?
Sun Tzu
What best-selling novel, written by Amy Tan, was about four aging best friends and their unique Asian-American experiences? It was also adapted into a movie.
The Joy Luck Club
How many start-ups did IBM India signed up in 2020 to build local solutions with the help of the Cognitive systems AI community?
25
When and where did the First Filipino Americans settle?
1765. Louisiana.
Which U.S. State has the largest share of Asian Americans?
California
Temujin was an Asian leader known for uniting the scattered clans and tribes of 12th century Mongolia. He is best known for another name. What is his name?
Genghis Khan
Which K-Pop band was nominated for a Grammy Award for their song "Dynamite"?
BTS
Who is the first Asian executive at IBM?
Robert Howell (1971)
What was Executive Order 9066?
On February 19, 1942, shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, President Roosevelt signed this executive order with the stated intention of preventing espionage on American Shores. It forced 120,000 people, of Japanese heritage to leave their homes for internment camps.
By how much (multiplier) did the number of Asian American eligible voters change between 2000 and 2020?
It's double between the last two decades. In 2020, Asian Americans accounted for about 5% of the eligible voter population in the U.S. They are also the only major racial or ethnic group in which naturalized citizens represent a greater share of voters (67%) than U.S.-born citizens (33%).
Who was considered the first Asian American actress?
Anna May Wong
Who is the host of Netflix Original Late Night Show The Patriot Act?
Hasan Minhaj
What percentage of IBM Workforce executive employees are Pan-Asian in 2020?
15.5%
Where was Bruce Lee born?
San Francisco, CA
What percentage of U.S. businesses are owned by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders?
10% as on 2018
Who led a peaceful protest of "mutual understanding" against British Colonialists in India?
Mahatma Gandhi
When did the animated version of Mulan premiere?
2004
What percentage of IBM Workforce employees, in all levels, are Pan-Asian in 2020?
18.9%
What is the median age of Asian Americans in the U.S.?
35
What is the largest Asian origin group in the U.S.?
Chinese Americans. They make up 23% (5.4 million people) of the U.S. population.
Who made the sport of surfing popular in the U.S.?
Duke Paoa Kahanamoku
What year did Crazy Rich Asians premiere?
2018
Name one of the AAPI external organizations IBM is teaming up with to make a difference and to offer employees resources.
Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP), Ascend, Asian American Business Development Center
Which state has the lowest Asian Population?
Wyoming