AAPI Quiz Week 1
AAPI Heritage Month Quiz
Test your knowledge about Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history! This quiz covers various aspects of AAPI heritage, including notable figures and historical events. Challenge yourself and learn more about this important cultural celebration!
- 8 engaging multiple-choice questions
- Learn about important AAPI contributions
- Perfect for anyone interested in history and culture
1. Why is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month observed in May?
A. To honor the first Japanese American immigrant and the completion of the transcontinental railroad.
B. To honor Asian American architects
C. For no specific reason
2. Which Asian ethnic group was the first to immigrate to the US?
A. Japanese
B. Korean
C. Chinese
D. Laotian
3. What drew many Chinese to California in the mid to late 1800s?
A. Buying land
B. The hope of finding gold
C. The hope of finding silver
D. Reduced income tax
4. In 1976, whose work incorporated Asian American history, myth, and memories of the author’s family?
A. Good Family by Joy Hong
B. The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
C. Diamonds by Francis Tate
D. Birds by Ellis Chang
5. Gary Lock was the first Asian American governor of a mainland state. Which state?
A. Texas
B. Washington
C. California
D. Virginia
6. Gerald Tsai was the first Asian American to become?
A. Astronaut
B. A fortune 500 CEO
C. Member of congress
D. A Senator
7. Kaplana Chawla was the first Indian-American woman to?
A. Become a fortune 500 CEO
B. Win the nobel peace prize
C. Fly to space
D. Run for office
8. Which Japanese-American figure was the author and editor of more 20 books, including: Strangers From a Different Shore: A History of Asian Americans (1989) and A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America (1993)?
A. Jim Tanaka
B. Ronald Takaki
C. Steven Watanabe
D. John Price
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