History
This law, passed in 1882, banned Chinese workers from coming to the U.S.
What is the Chinese Exclusion Act?
This woman was the first Asian American actress to win an Emmy for her role in Killing Eve.
Who is Sandra Oh?
This animated movie is about a young girl who saves China and is based on an ancient legend.
What is Mulan?
This U.S. state is known for its large population of Asian Americans and its beautiful beaches.
What is Hawaii?
This holiday, also known as the Lunar New Year, is celebrated with red envelopes and fireworks.
What is Chinese New Year?
This group of Americans was placed in internment camps during World War II.
Who are Japanese Americans?
This athlete became the first Asian American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating.
Who is Kristi Yamaguchi?
This popular animated series features Aang, the last airbender, in a world of water, earth, fire, and air.
What is Avatar: The Last Airbender?
This country is the birthplace of K-pop and famous for its tech companies.
What is South Korea?
This Japanese martial art involves throwing opponents to the ground using balance and strength.
What is judo?
This Hawaiian became the first Asian American in the U.S. Senate.
Who is Hiram Fong?
This Asian American chef became famous for his fusion restaurants and TV shows.
Who is Roy Choi?
This movie from 2018 was the first major Hollywood film with an all-Asian cast in 25 years.
What is Crazy Rich Asians?
This Southeast Asian country is known for its floating markets and spicy food.
What is Thailand?
This popular Japanese dish is made with raw fish and rice.
What is sushi?
This Filipino-American leader helped organize farm workers in California.
Who is Larry Itliong?
She became the first Asian American vice president of the United States.
Who is Kamala Harris?
This South Korean movie won Best Picture at the Academy Awards in 2020.
What is Parasite?
This country in East Asia is famous for Mount Fuji and sushi.
What is Japan?
This traditional Hawaiian event features food, music, and hula dancing.
What is a luau?
This 1965 law made it easier for people from Asia to immigrate to the U.S.
What is the Immigration and Nationality Act?
This director became the first Asian American to win an Academy Award for Best Director for Nomadland.
Who is Chloé Zhao?
This Japanese-American actor is famous for playing Sulu in Star Trek.
Who is George Takei?
This large country in Asia is the world's most populous and has a Great Wall.
What is China?
This Indian festival is known as the Festival of Lights.
What is Diwali?