NEW YORK (March 8, 2023) --  Happy International Women’s Day from all of us at CACF! 

To commemorate the day, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate the contributions of AAPI women throughout American history. 

From artists to athletes to groundbreaking lawmakers, Asian American and Pacific Islander women have made an incredible impact on the United States since its very founding. In commemoration of these achievements, we’re proud to unveil our International Women’s Day trivia game below!

Learning the stories of our communities is more necessary than ever, especially in a place as diverse as New York State. That’s why CACF is proudly working with a diverse coalition of community groups, elected officials, parents, and students to advance a AANHPI curriculum in New York State.

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We hope that you take a moment to test your knowledge and perhaps learn something new. (Scroll down to the bottom of this message to see how you did!)

Question 1: In 1965, this lawmaker made history by becoming the "youngest member from the youngest state,” as well as the first woman of color to be elected to Congress. 

Who was elected to represent Hawaii in the House of Representatives in the 1960s?

A. Pat Saiki

B. Patsy Mink

C. Jean Hayashi Ariyoshi

D. Lynne Kobashigawa

Question 2: This actress was born on January 3, 1905 in Los Angeles and would grow up to become the first Asian American film star in Hollywood.

Throughout her career, she advocated for better representation and roles for Asian Americans in the United States. In 2022, her image also began gracing US currency through the US Mint’s American Women Quarters Program.

Who is this legendary actress?

A. Anna May Wong

B. Nancy Kwan

C. Li Lihua

D. Tsuru Aoki

Question 3: Also known as Aunty Kauʻi, Emily Kauʻiomakaweliokauaionalaniokamanookalanipo Kukahiwa Zuttermeister was a legendary ____ teacher and was integral in revitalizing ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (the Hawaiian language) through teaching this traditional dance to the public. 

What dance form did Zuttermeister teach?

A. Siva Afi

B. Tau’olunga

C. Hula

D. Ma’ulu’ulu

Question 4: Dr. Anandibai Joshi was one of the first South Asian women to earn a medical degree in the United States.

Joshi traveled alone from India to Philadelphia to study medicine just a few decades after the first female physician in the United States graduated from medical school. Joshi would go on to complete her studies at the young age of nineteen.

What year did Dr. Anandibai Joshi graduate?

A. 1901

B. 1886

C. 1849

D. 1935

Question 5: A member of Generation Z, Jessa Khan is a Cambodian and Mexican American athlete from Texas who represents Cambodia in competitions.

After beginning her study of ____ at age 12, Khan became the first Cambodian athlete to receive a gold medal in this sport at the 2018 Asian Games.

What sport does Khan compete in?

A. Karate

B. Jiu-Jitsu

C. Kendo

D. Sumo

Question 6: Born in modern-day Lebanon before immigrating to the United States at the age of two, Dr. Alixa Naff is considered by many to be the mother of Arab American Studies. Realizing the lack of artifacts on the Arab American experience, she started her collection of artifacts in 1962. Much of that collection is now housed at the Smithsonian in Washington, DC.

What type of artifacts did Dr. Alixa Naff primarily specialize in?

A. Oral histories

B. Folk art

C. Letters and diaries

D. Traditional songs

We hope you enjoyed this special International Women’s Day trivia game! 

Now, on to the answers for today’s quiz: B. Patsy Mink, A. Anna May Wong, C. Hula, B. 1886,  B. Jiu-Jitsu,  A. Oral histories

For more information, please contact Lakshmi Gandhi, CACF’s Senior Communications Coordinator at lgandhi@cacf.org.