What do you call umbrella in Hmong?
Kaus
How many spirits does the Hmong believe a person has after they have died?
3
When did the Secret War ended?
1975
What was the first Hmong kingdom?
Juili Tribe
The four geomancy guardians are turtle, tiger, dragon, and.......
Phoenix
What is the Hmong bride price in the US?
$5,000
What is the title of the person who is in charge of the funeral procession, settle disputes if any, and run the funeral rituals in Hmong?
Kav Xwm
Who was the American CIA sent to recruit the Hmong?
Bill Lair
What is the second Hmong kingdom?
San Miao Kingdom
What is this call in Hmong?
Looj phaj tsom
What do you call the wedding negotiators in Hmong?
Mej Koob
How many pipes are there in the instrument qeej?
6
What was the name of the refugees camp that had the most Hmong in it?
Ban Vinai
What was the 3rd Hmong kingdom?
Wuxi Tribe
Why is it bad to have a house's front door face oncoming traffic?
Good and evil spirits can come home
What do the groom and best man have to do to show that the groom will love the bride and accepts her family?
Bow down to the family
What are the five phases of the traditional Hmong funerals?
Creation of life, celebration of life, grieve, blessing, farewell.
What were the 3 things that the Americans gave the Hmong to fight the Communist?
Weapons, Foods, Money
What were the three countries that the Hmong moved to after they left China?
Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand
Why is it bad to have a grave or house on top of the mountain?
Always face obstacles
What do you call alcohol in Hmong?
Cawv
What do you call the boat money call in Hmong?
Yaj khaum ceeb khaum
What did the Hmong used to sedate the infants from crying when crossing the river?
opium
What year did the Hmong started exodus out of China?
1872
Why is it bad to build a house or a grave at the lowest part of the landscape?
Weakens the chi