How well do you know your AANHPI political history? Test your knowledge below, and scroll to the end to see the answers.
Who was the first Asian American elected to Congress?
a) Norman Mineta
b) Dalip Singh Saund
c) Daniel Inouye
d) Patsy Mink
Who was the first Asian American presidential candidate?
a) Hiram Fong
b) Andrew Yang
c) Kamala Harris
d) Vivek Ramaswamy
Kamala Harris served as Senator for which state?
a) New York
b) New Jersey
c) Washington
d) California
Which Asian American celebrity is also a U.S. ambassador?
a) Michelle Kwan
b) Ali Wong
c) Mindy Kaling
d) Daniel Dae Kim
Who was the first Native Hawaiian U.S. Senator?
a) Mazie Hirono
b) Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole
c) Tulsi Gabbard
d) Daniel Akaka
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Here are the answers to the quiz! How many did you answer correctly?
Who was the first Asian American elected to Congress?
b) Dalip Singh Saund
Who was the first Asian American presidential candidate?
a) Hiram Fong
Kamala Harris served as Senator for which state?
d) California
Which Asian American celebrity is also a U.S. ambassador?
a) Michelle Kwan
Who was the first Native Hawaiian U.S. Senator?
d) Daniel Akaka
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