AAPI Month Quiz

April is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month.

• True

• False

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This month is a time for the United States to give recognition to the many things Asian & Pacific Islander people did for our world.

• True

• False

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The effort to officially recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander contributions to the United States began in the late 1970s, and took over ____ years to make it a permanent month-long celebration.

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

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Which countries do Asian American and Pacific Islanders come from?

• Idonesia

• China and Japan

• Tahiti and Philippines

• India

• Pakistan

Which U.S. President signed the bill to make Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month an annual celebration?

• President Ronald Reagan

• President George H.W. Bush

• President Bill Clinton

• President Barack Obama

Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month is celebrated in which month?

• March

• April

• May

• June

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Which of the following is a reason for choosing May as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month?

• It marks the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States.

• It coincides with the Chinese New Year.

• It is the birth month of a famous Asian-American leader.

• It is the month when the first Asian-American was elected to Congress.

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What is the primary purpose of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month?

• To celebrate the cultural diversity of the United States.

• To honor the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to American history and culture.

• To promote tourism in Asian and Pacific countries.

• To commemorate the end of World War II.

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Which event is often highlighted during Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month?

• The building of the Transcontinental Railroad.

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• The first moon landing.

• The end of the Civil War.

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Who was the first Asian American to serve in the U.S. Congress?

• Daniel Inouye

• Patsy Mink

• Dalip Singh Saund

• Norman Mineta

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