Food
Asian Americans in the Media
Culture and History
APIDAHM
Language
100
This gluten free starch is extracted from the root of a cassava plant and is a popular tea topping. It was invented in the 1980’s and originated from Taiwan.
What is boba.
100
This Korean-American actress is best known for her roles in Samurai Girl, Big Hero 6, and the Gifted. She received critical acclaim for her lead performance in the independent drama film about domestic human trafficking, Eden.
Who is Jamie Chung.
100
This color represents Good luck and fortune during Chinese new year.
What is red.
100
What does APIDA Heritage Month stand for?
What is Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month.
100
This word means older sister in Vietnamese.
a. Chị
b. Gà
c. Bạn
d. Mèo
What is a- Chị.
200
This is a popular street food in Vietnam and is a type of soup consisting of both, rice noodles, herbs and meat. This dish was heavily influenced by both Chinese and French cooking.
What is pho.
200
This Singaporean American novelist is best known for his satirical novels such as Crazy Rich Asians, China Rich Girlfriend, and Rich People problems. In 2018, he made Time magazine’s list of 100 most influential people and was inducted into The Asian Hall of Fame, a project of the Robert Chinn Foundation established in 2004.
Who is Kevin Kwan.
200
This fish symbolizes good fortune and wealth. They are known for their endurance and perseverance in the face of misfortune. We can see these fish in many different types of artworks within Asian culture.
What is koi fish.
200
This is the month APIDA Heritage Month is celebrated
What is May.
200
This word means love in traditional Chinese.
a. 愛
b. 心
c. 朋友
d. 雞
What is a - 愛？
300
This Mongolian steamed dumpling filled with meat is traditionally eaten at home on Mongolian new year. It is similar to a soup dumpling.
What is buuz.
300
This Korean American stand up comedian and fashion designer is known for her stand up routines where she critiques social and political problems especially regarding race and sexuality.
Who is Margaret Cho.
300
This Korean traditional dress is worn during semi-formal or formal occasions such as festivals, celebrations. It is characterized by vibrant colors and simple lines without pockets.
What is Hanbok.
300
Asian pacific american heritage month celebrated the arrival of the first group of immigrants from this country.
What is Japan.
300
This word means friend in traditional Japanese
a. あめ
b. ともだち
c. とんかつ
d. てき
What is a b - ともだち？
400
This is the national dish of the Philippines. It is prepared throughout the year for special occasions, festivals and holidays. It is a famous pork dish that begins with a suckling pig roasted over charcoal. It originated in Spain and spread throughout where Spain’s colonial powers.
What is Lechon.
400
This Taiwanese Academy Award-winning film director and screenwriter is known for his emotionally charged work and has received international recognition. He is best known for directing Life of Pi and the Hulk.
Who is Ang Lee.
400
There are over 3,000 castes and 25,000 sub-castes in this country.
What is India.
400
The month of may also marks the anniversary of the completion of this railroad in 1869, which was constructed by workers who were majority Chinese immigrants.
What is the Transcontinental railroad.
400
This word means hourglass in Mongolian
a. Цөцгийн тос
b. Хоолны давс
c. Элсэн чихэр
d. Элсэн цаг
What is d - Элсэн цаг.
500
This rice dish originated from the Hainan province in China but is popular among other countries including Malaysia and Singapore. This dish is made from poached chicken and seasoned rice served with chili sauce and garnishes.
What is Hainanese chicken rice.
500
This 13-year old figure skater recently became the US 2019 senior ladies figure skating national champion. She is the first american woman to successfully perform two triple axels in the long program at nationals and successfully land a triple axel in the short program at nationals.
Who is Alysa Liu.
500
This country is the only country whose national flag features a building. The flag consists of three horizontal stripes, two blue stripes (one at the top and one at the bottom) and a larger red stripe in the middle. In the center of the flag there is a white emblem representing the towers of Angkor Wat.
What is Cambodia.
500
Which president expanded APIDA Heritage Month to a month long celebration?
Who is President George H.W. Bush.
500
This word means candle in Thai
a. เทียน
b.น้องสาว
c. สวัสดี
d. ขอบคุณ
What is A - เทียน