Traditions
Who is responsible for the physical and spiritual wellfare in the family?
The men
How do you say "mom" and "dad" in Hmong?
Mom - niam
Dad - txiv
What is the main belief system for Hmong people?
Shamanism
How do you say "hello" in Hmong?
Nyob zoo
Who established a Hmong army and was recruited by the CIA?
General Vang Pao/Naim Phoos Vaj Pov
True or False: You can marry someone with the same last name.
False
What is the common name for a boy and a girl?
Mai and Tou
How many clans are there within the Hmong community?
18 clans
How do you say "goodbye" or "see you later" in Hmong?
Sib ntsib dua
Who is the first Hmong-American Olympian?
Sunisa Lee
What months is Hmong New Years usually celebrated on?
November to December
If you are a male, what is a Hmong word for you "older brother"?
Tij Laug
True or False: Women of the Hmong culture in the US traditionally join their husband's clan but keep their surname.
True
How many tones are there in the Hmong language?
8 tones
Which country colonized Laos and the Hmong people in the early 1900's?
France
When a person visits a family, all members of the family are expected to greet the guest by saying what?
Welcome: “Koj tuaj los”
If you are a female, what is a Hmong word for your "younger sister"?
Niam hluas
How long must a bride stay in her husband's home prior to the wedding festivities?
3 days
The term “Hmong” was originally translated into what meaning?
“Free” or “Free People”
When did the first wave of Hmong refugees arrive to the United States? (month/year)
December 1975
What is the job of the green lady (bridesmaid)?
To make sure the bride does not run off with a man as, historically, many girls were forced to marry and would elope with their current or past lovers.
What are the Hmong words for your aunt and her husband, in other word, how do you address your father's sister and her husband?
Phauj thiab Yawg Laus
How does a person receive Shaman powers?
Ancestors select them, a dream and then sickness.
What are the three main Hmong dialects?
Hmong Daw (White Miao), Mong Njua (Blue/Green Miao or Mong Leng), Dananshan (Standard Chinese Miao)
How long was the Mekong River that the Hmong people crossed from Laos to Thailand?
2,700 miles