Understanding AAPI Heritage Month

What month is celebrated as AAPI Heritage Month?

• May

• June

• July

• August

What does the term AAPI stand for?

• Asian African and Pacific Islander

• None of the above

• African American and Pacific Islander

• Asian American and Pacific Islander

Which administration first recognized AAPI Heritage as a week-long celebration?

• Obama administration

• Clinton administration

• Reagan administration

• Carter administration

In what year was the AAPI Heritage Month extended to a month-long celebration?

• 1990

• 1978

• 2000

• 2021

Which term is used to broadly refer to the larger demographics of Asian American, Pacific Island, and Native Hawaiian communities?

• APIDA

• All of the above

• APA

• AAPI

What year did President Biden reaffirm the heritage month with its current name?

• 2000

• 2021

• 1990

• 1978

Which dish is specifically mentioned as being Hawaiian and not to be confused with sushi?

• Poke

• Teriyaki

• Ramen

• Kimchi

What is the correct greeting suggested for Asian Americans regardless of their language?

• Konichiwa

• Nihao

• Hello

• Namaste

Which of the following is not a correct association of cultural elements to their origins?

• Poke as a type of sushi

• Hula as a Pacific Islander dance

• Karate as a form of martial arts

• All are correctly associated

What stereotype is associated with the 'model minority' concept?

• High academic achievers

• Economic inequality

• None of the above

• Crazy rich Asians