AAPI History
What does AAPI stand for?
Asian American and Pacific Islander
Which K-pop group is known for hits like "Dynamite" and "Butter"?
BTS
Which traditional Japanese theater form is known for its elaborate costumes and stylized performances?
Kabuki
Which Asian American basketball player became famous for "Linsanity" during his time with the New York Knicks?
Jeremy Lin
Which Pacific Island nation is known for its traditional dance called the Haka?
New Zealand
Which U.S. President signed the law designating May as AAPI Heritage Month?
George H.W. Bush
Which iconic martial arts film, released in 1973, starred Bruce Lee and helped popularize kung fu cinema worldwide?
Enter the Dragon
Which Indian festival, known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by millions around the world?
Diwali
Who is the Asian American actor known for his role in the TV series "Community" and the "Hangover" film series?
Ken Jeong
Which Southeast Asian country is known for its Angkor Wat temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Cambodia
Which city on the West Coast of the United States is known for its historic Japantown, one of the last three remaining in the country?
San Francisco
Which Asian American actor, known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in the original "Star Trek" series, is also a prominent LGBTQ+ activist
George Takei
Which traditional Chinese practice involves arranging the environment to harmonize with the natural world?
Feng Shui
Which Asian American scientist won a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957?
Tsung - Dao Lee
Which Middle Eastern country is famous for its ancient city of Petra, carved into rose-red cliffs?
Who was the first Asian American woman elected to the U.S. Congress?
Patsy Mink
Which film, directed by Bong Joon-ho, became the first South Korean movie to win the Academy Award for Best Picture?
Parasite
Which traditional Hawaiian feast often features a pig roast and hula dancing?
Luau
Who was the first Asian American to serve in a presidential cabinet?
Norman Mineta
Which Polynesian island is known for its unique Moai statues, carved by the Rapa Nui people?
Easter Island
What was the name of the 1965 legislation that significantly changed U.S. immigration policy, leading to increased immigration from Asia and other non-European regions?
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 (also known as the Hart-Celler Act)
Which Asian American playwright won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1988 for the play "M. Butterfly"?
David Henry Hwang
Which traditional Filipino martial art focuses on stick fighting and self-defense techniques?
Arnis
Which Asian American activist co-founded the United Farm Workers union
Larry Itliong
Which Central Asian country is known for its nomadic culture and traditional felt tents called yurts?
Kyrgyzstan