History of Vietnam
What tradition can date back to the 11th century in villages of the Red River Delta?
Water Puppetry
What is Vietnam's most famous culinary export?
Pho Bó
When did the French Conquest of IndoChina begin?
The French Conquest of IndoChina began in 1858.
What two states make up 52% of all Vietnamese immigrants within the United States?
California and Texas
What were the fates of people who were brought to re-education camps?
They were starved, dehydrated, tortured, faced diseases, and worked in labor intensive jobs.
Name three clothing/footwear brands made in Vietnam.
Correct answers: Vans, Converse, Nike, Adidas, and Under Armour
Under which rule did Vietnamese artist begin to practice calligraphy, painting, and poetry?
Under the Chinese Rule
Which attack started on January 31st, 1968, and who ultimately won the attack? (This is the first day of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year)
The Tet Offensive. This was a defeat for the communist.
27%
What were the rates of death among people escaping in these boats?
Between 10% and 70%.
Where was Ho Chi Minh born?
Ho Chi Minh was born in the Nghe province.
What is the Fan Dance suppose to symbolize?
Flowers gliding gently in the breeze.
When did Ho Chi Minh die?
Ho Chi Minh died on September 2nd, 1969.
What was the median household income among Vietnamese immigrants in 2019?
70,000 dollars
What was the goal of the boat people?
To escape politcal oppression, poverty, and continued war.
What is the second most important rice-producing area in Vietnam?
What is the lantern dance supposed to symbolize?
It symbolizes longevity, holy life, immortal life, and rituals of the court.
The US dropped over three million tons of explosives on which trail?
The Ho Chi Minh Trail
One million people speak Vietnamese in the US.
How many Vietnamese arrived in the UK from 1975 to the 1990s?
Approximately 19,000
When was Ho Chi Minh born?
May 19th, 1890
When and where was the Lotus Dance originally created?
The Lotus Dance was originally created in the 1600s in the Vietnamese palace of the kings.
What elite group was sent into Vietnam to train the South Vietnamese Army? AND- Which president sent them?
The Green Berets were sent to train the South Vietnamese Army. John F. Kennedy sent them.
What jobs did the immigrants work within the Boston area?
Immigrant men worked as day laborers and skilled tradesman, while women were found working in domestic services and sewing.
Where were government workers sent if they chose to not flee?
Re-education camps