Hmong History
How old is the Hmong civilization?
7000 years old.
Where did the Hmong reside originally?
Northern China
The 2000 census calculated ____ Hmong Americans.
186,310
What purpose does the "soul-calling" ritual serve?
It brings the soul back to the body when the soul has wandered off.
Which state has the largest Hmong population in the US?
Minnesota
What led to Hmong loss of land.
Chinese expansion.
When does the New Year start?
It starts the 30th day of the 12th lunar month
What Chinese population forced Hmong people out of yellow river region
Han Chinese
Name one of the consequences if the chosen individual does not want to become shaman.
Death, illness, physical damage (going blind), etc...
How many Hmong were living in the US in 2010?
260,076
Under what dynasty did the Hmong have relative freedom?
The Han Dynasty.
What do the 18 Hmong clans represent?
They represent the migrations of the different groups of Hmong from Central China
How long did they occupy the yellow river region of china for?
8000 years
Name at least 2 materials that Shamans use during their rituals.
Wooden bench, buffalo horns, cloth to cover their head...
What do the patterns in their clothing determine?
what dialect they speak and also how their tribes are distinguished
When and how did the Hmong win political positions in SE Asia?
1947 by fighting the Japanese.
What do Hmong textiles show in their embroidery?
It shows the culture over 1 generation to the next over centuries, with different colors and patterns
Name 2 regions they live in, that are located in Asia
China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand
What purpose does the "string tying" ritual serve?
It brings the soul back to the body and the strings protect the body from evil outsiders.
What company was John Yang hired at and what was it known for?
hired at Phifer Inc. (world’s largest producer of aluminum and fiberglass insect screening
Name and give the date of one of the two rebellions that the Hmong participated in against the Qing dynasty.
The Mia rebellion (1795-1806) and the Taiping rebellion (1850-1864).
Name 6 of the popular ingredients used in Hmong Cuisine
Chilies, cilantro, ginger, green onion, and garlic
What century and why did Hmong people migrate to Asia?
18th century, political unrest, arable land
What are the two most important rituals for Shamans to perform?
"Soul-Calling" and "String Tying."
What did Vang command? What did he contribute too?
commanded the hmong guerrillas against communist forces in Laos as an ally of US troops during the Vietnam War and contributed in the “Secret War"