Immigration and Demographics
When was the biggest wave of immigrants coming to the United States as a result of the peak of the Khmer Rouge killings
1980's
Why does fish play a pivotal role in cambodia?
Cambodia has a 433 km coastline and other large water sources making fish and other seafoods an important part of their diets.
When did the Khmer Rouge take control of Cambodia?
April 17, 1975
Why did France invade Cambodia?
France wanted to expand commercialism in Asia.
What is the Cambodian Dictator's name?
Hun Sen
What did the Luce-Celler Immigration Act of 1946 do for Asian immigrants?
The Luce-Celler Act granted very few Asians the right to enter the country on special visas.
What temple is said to be the grandest structure built in Cambodia?
Angkor Wat
How many Cambodians are estimated to have been killed by US bombings in Cambodia?
Between 50,000 and 300,000
What was the capital of the Khmer Empire?
Angkor
How many Vietnamese soldiers died taking Cambodia from the Khmer Rouge?
~30,000
What University did Cambodian students who came to the U.S. in the 1950s & 1960s attend?
California State University
What is the most common kind of house?
Khmer House
What was Pol Pot's real name?
Saloth Sar
When did France start teaching French in Cambodia schools?
1890s
What percent of the GDP do partnerships with ASEAN contribute to the Cambodian economy?
7%
What did the Hart Celler Act do for Asian immigrants?
The act removed discrimination against Southern and Eastern Europeans, Asians, & other non-Northwestern European ethnic groups from American immigration policy.
What percent of the population follows Buddhism?
93% of the population
In what year did Vietnamese forces overthrow the Khmer Rouge regime?
1979
What was Angkor Wat's established religion before it changed in the 12th century?
Hinduism.
What is the main industry for manufacturing in Cambodia?
Clothing/Textiles
Name 5 states that became home to large numbers of Cambodian refugees in the 1970's
California, Washington, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Minnesota
How much did each sandstone block that made up the Angkor Was weigh?
1.5 tons each
Who did the Khmer Rouge target to kill?
They targeted educated people, intellectuals, religious people, the wealthy, people involved in the previous regime, the Vietnamese, Chinese, and Chan minority
(Name at least 4 of these to get the question right)
When did King Norodom sign the treaty with the French so the country could take over?
August 11, 1863
What percent of Cambodian children (10-14) are working?
24%