Hmong History
What region of the world does the Hmong people historically originate from?
East Asia
What is the popular Hmong sausage called?
Hnyuv ntxwm
What does "Nyob Zoo" mean?
What holiday brings Hmong communities together for cultural celebrations, performances, and traditional clothing?
Hmong New Year
Which U.S. state is known for having one of the largest Hmong populations?
California
What war led many Hmong refugees to resettle in the United States?
The Secret War
What staple food is commonly eaten with Hmong meals?
Rice
What does 'Ua tsaug' mean?
Thank you
What is the traditional Hmong ball-tossing courtship game called?
Pov pob
Which Minnesota city is especially well known for its Hmong community?
St. Paul
Which country was home to many Hmong refugee camps after the Secret War?
Thailand
What is the spicy dipping sauce often served with Hmong food?
Kua txob
What does 'Kuv hlub koj' mean?
I love you
What is the traditional Hmong instrument made with multiple bamboo pipes?
Qeej
What does RHSA stand for?
Rochester Hmong Student Association
Who was the well-known Hmong general who led Hmong forces allied with the United States in Laos?
General Vang Pao
What herb is especially common in Hmong cooking and often added to soups?
Lemongrass
How many tones are commonly distinguished in the Hmong RPA writing system?
8
What is traditional Hmong embroidery and textile art commonly called?
Paj ntaub
What famous Olympic gymnast is the first Hmong American to win an Olympic gold medal?
Sunisa Lee
In what year did the United States begin admitting large numbers of Hmong refugees following the fall of Laos?
1975
What popular Hmong dish consists of steamed or boiled chicken served with rice and a ginger-herb dipping sauce?
Nqaij qaib hau
In the Hmong Romanized Popular Alphabet, what do final letters such as b, j, and s usually indicate?
Tones
What are the two widely recognized Hmong dialect groups in the United States?
Green & White
What is the name of the traditional Hmong silver necklace often worn with Hmong New Year outfits?
Xauv