AAPI 101
AAPI by the Numbers
Pop Culture
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Folklore
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The month that AAPI heritage is celebrated.
What is May.
The month of May was specifically chosen to commemorate the first Japanese immigrant to arrive in the U.S. on May 7, 1843 and to celebrate the completion of the transcontinental railroad by over 20,0000 Asian immigrants on May 10, 1869.
100
Which of the following South Asian countries are islands?
A) Sri Lanka B) Bhutan C) Cambodia D) Myanmar E) Nepal
What is A) Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka is considered an island country while Myanmar HAS islands but is not an island itself.
100
This Samoan wrestler later became an actor, producer, and author. (Can you smell what he's cooking?)
Who is Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson.
100
This area in Asia is composed of 11 countries: Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
What is Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asia has an impressive diversity in religion, culture and history. It is also one of the most dynamic areas of the world economically, a factor which largely accounts for its growing international significance.
100
Which Asian country did the monster Ma Lai originate from?
A) China B) Vietnam C) Japan D) Cambodia
What is B) Vietnam.
Ma Lai, a monster that is said to disguise themselves as young, beautiful women during the daytime. At night, their heads detach from their bodies, dragging their organs with them. They float around to feast on carrion, excrement, and other rancid stuff.
200
What does the AAPI mean?
What is Asian American Pacific Islander.
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) is anyone with origins in East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East or Pacific Islands.
200
This state has the largest AAPI community.
What is California.
California is home to more than 5.9 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, 31.3 percent of the total AAPI population.
200
This Malaysian actress is famous for her works in movies such as Crazy Rich Asians and Everything Everywhere All at Once.
Who is Michelle Yeoh.
She won an academy award of Best Actress for 'Everything Everywhere All at Once, in 2023.
200
Is Japan classified as:
A) Archipelago B) Island C) Peninsula
What is A) Archipelago.
Archipelago is a group of islands. Japan is an archipelago on the eastern edge of Asia. This includes Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.
200
What Chinese Heroine is known to encourage people to be brave or to "make a man out of you."
Who was Hua Mulan.
This story was the inspiration to Disney's Mulan animation and live action.
300
What is the name of the park that was created to commemorate the 1885 expulsion of Tacoma's Chinese citizens, located in Tacoma?
What is the Chinese Reconciliation Park.
300
What approx. percentage of Washington's residents are part of AAPI?
A) 2% B) 16% C) 23% D)6%
What is D) 6%.
Washington has 346,288 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) residents, making up 6% of the state's total population. During the past decade, Washington's AAPI population grew 64% from approximately 211,000 to 346,000.
300
This artist’s lead role in a 1973 film was the first ever for an Asian American actor in a Hollywood produced movie. He also choreographed the fight sequences.
Who was Bruce Lee.
Bruce Lee starred and wrote for "Enter The Dragon". Lee remains the greatest icon of martial arts movies for his films in the early 1970’s.
300
A "little big of heart" is the translation for these small Chinese breakfast and lunch dishes.
What is Dim Sum.
300
Nang Kwak (นางกวัก) is a Bodhisattva or household deity of ____ folklore. She is deemed to bring good fortune, prosperity, attract customers to a business, and found among merchants.
A) Lao B) Indian C) Thai D) Khmer
What is C) Thai.
Nang Kwak is said to be the most powerful Thai goddess.
400
AAPI heritage month was originally a week long and was established by this president in 1978.
Who was President Jimmy Carter.
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week was first signed into law by President Jimmy Carter. It was extended to a month by President George H.W. Bush.
400
This is the largest AAPI ethnicity in Washington State.
What are Filipinos.
Washington’s largest AAPI ethnic group is Filipino, followed by Chinese and Korean.
400
This Filipino American actor and comedian is very famous for his comedy and was born in Washington.
Who is Jo Koy.
Jo Koy was born in Tacoma, Washington and went to Henry Foss High School.
400
What is the official currency in Bangkok?
What is Thai Baht.
1 US dollar is approx. 36.17 Thai Baht.
400
An ___ is a kind of yōkai, demon, orc, ogre, or troll in Japanese folklore. They are believed to live in caves or deep in the mountains.
Hint: 
What is an Oni.
500
What is India's currency?
What is rupee.
One Indian Rupee is approx. 0.012 US dollars.
500
This minority group had the least representation in the IC, per the Annual Demographics Report for FY2021.
a) African American b) Hispanic c) Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander d) American Indian/Alaska Native
What are Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders (0.2%).
500
This famous R&B Vietnamese artist is most famous for his distinct falsetto vocals.
Who is Keshi.
500
What game did Rachel Chu play and beat Nick Young's mom in, in Crazy Rich Asians (2018)?
What is Mahjong.
500
The dokkaebi is from Korean mythology and is a ________ creature, fond of practical jokes and games, but also known for rewarding good people.
A) Beautiful B) Lame C) Enamored D) Mischievous
What is D) Mischievous.
Dokkaebi, also known as "Korean goblins", are nature deities or spirits possessing extraordinary powers and abilities that are used to interact with humans.