AAPI History
The first Japanese immigrants to the U.S. arrived in what year?
What is 1843?
This is a popular Japanese art form of paper folding.
What is origami?
In Japanese cuisine, this popular Japanese treat is a sticky, chewy rice cake, often enjoyed with a sweet filling and known for its unique springy texture.
What is mochi?
This celebrated South Korean hip hop group is known for it's contributions to K-pop culture and international popularity.
Who is BTS?
This author's work includes The Joy Luck Club, a collection of stories about Chinese-American mothers and daughters.
Who is Amy Tan?
He was the first president to proclaim a week-long celebration for Asian Pacific American heritage.
Who is President Jimmy Carter?
What is the name of the Vietnamese New Year festival?
What is Tết?
This famous Chinese noodle dish features fresh, chewy noodles tossed in a savory sauce, and often includes vegetables and meat or seafood.
What is lo mein?
This prominent AAPI scientist, known for his work in biology and medicine, made significant contributions to the understanding of diseases.
Who is Dr. Kensaku Nakanishi?
This author wrote the award-winning novel, The Things They Carried, a book exploring the experiences of American soldiers in the Vietnam War, which touches on the history of Vietnam.
Who is Tim O'Brien?
What year did President Barack Obama change the name to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month?
What is 2009?
This Indian philosophy believes in a cycle of life, death, and rebirth, with the soul transmigrating into new forms based on actions in previous lives.
What is reincarnation?
This fermented Korean dish is made with cabbage or radish, and seasoned with chili powder, garlic, and other spices.
What is kimchi?
This influential AAPI writer, known for her novels and poetry, has explored themes of identity, culture, and belonging in her works.
Who is Maxine Hong Kingston?
This era is considered to be the finest era of Chinese literature.
What is the Tang Dynasty? Particularly for poetry.
This was the landmark court case that involved the Japanese internment during World War II.
What is Korematsu v. United States?
This traditional Filipino folk dance involves a rhythmic clashing of bamboo poles and the dancers' agility in avoiding them.
What is tinikling?
This vibrant dish, typically made with rice noodles, vegetables, and either tofu, shrimp, or chicken, is a popular street food in Thailand.
What is pad thai?
She was first Asian American woman to win a grand slam singles title in tennis?
Who is Naomi Osaka?
What does Asian Literature navigate the complexities of?
What is identity, culture, and belonging?
Asian American and Pacific Islanders represent one of the fastest growing populations of?
What is older adults in the United States?
This word of Hawaiian origin refers to a garland of flowers or leaves, often worn around the neck as a symbol of welcome or affection.
What is a lei?
This popular tea-based beverage is known for its chewy tapioca pearls.
What is boba tea?
This prominent AAPI film and television writer and director is best known for their works like "Crazy Rich Asians" and "Everything Everywhere All at Once".
Who is Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert?
This Asian American was the first to win a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
Who is Jhumpa Lahiri? For her collection of short stories, "Interpreter of Maladies".