AAPI Month Jeoprady

AAPI History

100

What does AAPI stand for?

Asian American and Pacific Islander

200

Which month is celebrated as AAPI Heritage Month in the United States?

May

300

This law, passed in 1882, restricted Chinese immigration to the United States.

Chinese Exclusion Act

400

During World War II, many Japanese Americans were forced into these camps.

Internment camps

500

This Hawaiian queen was the last monarch of Hawaii.

Queen Liliʻuokalani

Famous AAPI Americans

100

This Olympic figure skater won gold in 1992 and is one of the most famous Asian American athletes.

Kristi Yamaguchi

200

This actor played Shang-Chi in the Marvel movie.

Simu Liu

300

This Vice President became the first woman, first Black person, and first Asian American Vice President of the United States.

Kamala Harris

400

This astronaut was the first Asian American woman in space.

Ellison Onizuka

500

This actor starred in "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and won an Oscar in 2023.

Ke Huy Quan

Food

100

Sushi originated in this country.

Japan

200

Pho is a famous noodle soup from this country.

Vietnam

300

Lumpia is a popular dish from this country.

Philippines

400

Kimchi is commonly associated with this country.

South Korea

500

Boba tea was first created in this place.

Taiwan

Geography

100

Honolulu is the capital of this U.S. state.

Hawaii

200

The world's largest ocean.

Pacific Ocean

300

This country is known as the world's most populous nation.

India

400

This Southeast Asian city-state is famous for its Marina Bay skyline.

Singapore

500

Easter Island is part of this country.

Chile

Pop Culture

100

This K-pop group released hits such as "Dynamite" and "Butter."

BTS

200

This Disney movie is inspired by Polynesian culture.

Moana

300

Anime originated in this country.

Japan

400

This filmmaker directed "Crazy Rich Asians."

Jon M. Chu

500

This movie won the 2023 Academy Award for Best Picture.

Everything Everywhere All at Once