Question 1

What year was the Chinese Exclusion Act passed?

Accepted Answer

A)  1943 
B)  1965 
C)  1882 
D)  1880 
A)  1943 
B)  1965 
C)  1882 
D)  1880 C

Question 2

Which act,eventually,produced a formal apology and a $20,000 tax-free payment to all Japanese Americans affected by the evacuation policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Immigration Act 
B)  Internment of Civilians Act 
C)  Civil Liberties Act 
D)  Wartime Relocation Repentance Act 
A)  Immigration Act 
B)  Internment of Civilians Act 
C)  Civil Liberties Act 
D)  Wartime Relocation Repentance Act C

Question 3

How many official languages does India have?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  12 
C)  18 
D)  16 
A)  6 
B)  12 
C)  18 
D)  16 C

Question 4

How many Asian American groups reside in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  15 
C)  28 
D)  47 
A)  6 
B)  15 
C)  28 
D)  47

Question 5

Research shows that 50% of Asian Americans prefer the __________ party and only 28% prefer the __________ party.

Accepted Answer

A)  Republican; Democratic 
B)  Democratic; Republican 
C)  Independent; Green 
D)  Green; Independent 
A)  Republican; Democratic 
B)  Democratic; Republican 
C)  Independent; Green 
D)  Green; Independent

Question 6

The majority of Asian Indians are affiliated with what religion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Buddhism 
B)  Christianity 
C)  Muslim 
D)  Hinduism 
A)  Buddhism 
B)  Christianity 
C)  Muslim 
D)  Hinduism

Question 7

Traditionally speaking,each city had an unofficial government that was called the Chinese Six Companies.The name changed to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chinese Sixth Companies 
B)  Chinese American Association 
C)  Chinese Six District Association 
D)  Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association 
A)  Chinese Sixth Companies 
B)  Chinese American Association 
C)  Chinese Six District Association 
D)  Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association

Question 8

Which of the following statements is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The first wave of Filipino immigrants consisted mostly of males who were employed in agricultural labor. 
B)  The third wave of Filipino immigrants consisted of war veterans and wives of U.S. soldiers. 
C)  The last wave of Filipino immigrants consisted primarily of women and children. 
D)  A and C 
A)  The first wave of Filipino immigrants consisted mostly of males who were employed in agricultural labor. 
B)  The third wave of Filipino immigrants consisted of war veterans and wives of U.S. soldiers. 
C)  The last wave of Filipino immigrants consisted primarily of women and children. 
D)  A and C

Question 9

Which of the following is not a demand of Japanese culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  respect for authority 
B)  politeness 
C)  duty to family, not community 
D)  high in-group unity 
A)  respect for authority 
B)  politeness 
C)  duty to family, not community 
D)  high in-group unity

Question 10

Which of the following best exemplifies the culture of Chinatowns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chinatowns have a large poor population, which is masked by the thriving businesses, bright lights, and exotic forms of entertainment. 
B)  Chinatowns encompass a variety of social organizations, which distinguishes them from other ethnic districts. 
C)  Chinatowns are, typically, located in the declining sections of cities, yet a recent trend emerged for the development of Chinatowns in new neighborhoods and even suburbs. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Chinatowns have a large poor population, which is masked by the thriving businesses, bright lights, and exotic forms of entertainment. 
B)  Chinatowns encompass a variety of social organizations, which distinguishes them from other ethnic districts. 
C)  Chinatowns are, typically, located in the declining sections of cities, yet a recent trend emerged for the development of Chinatowns in new neighborhoods and even suburbs. 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

Which association is known to lend money to and settle arguments between their members?

Accepted Answer

A)  tsu 
B)  desi 
C)  hui kuan 
D)  tongs 
A)  tsu 
B)  desi 
C)  hui kuan 
D)  tongs

Question 12

According to (Figure 8.4 in the text),what race represents a quarter of the overall Hawai'i population?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hawaiian 
B)  White 
C)  All others, including multi-racial identities 
D)  Filipino 
A)  Hawaiian 
B)  White 
C)  All others, including multi-racial identities 
D)  Filipino

Question 13

The largest concentration of Korean Americans is located in what U.S.city?

Accepted Answer

A)  Detroit 
B)  Miami 
C)  New York 
D)  Los Angeles 
A)  Detroit 
B)  Miami 
C)  New York 
D)  Los Angeles

Question 14

According to the text,which country is most populated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan 
B)  United States 
C)  Vietnam 
D)  China 
A)  Japan 
B)  United States 
C)  Vietnam 
D)  China

Question 15

Chinese household income levels were 20 percent higher than that of

Accepted Answer

A)  White non-Hispanic households 
B)  African-American households 
C)  Native American households 
D)  Hispanic Households 
A)  White non-Hispanic households 
B)  African-American households 
C)  Native American households 
D)  Hispanic Households

Question 16

According to the text,India will be the most populated nation in 2025.What was India's population in 2011?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.2 billion 
B)  2.8 billion 
C)  1.8 million 
D)  8.2 million 
A)  1.2 billion 
B)  2.8 billion 
C)  1.8 million 
D)  8.2 million

Question 17

What is the primary language of the Philippine people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chinese 
B)  Tagalog 
C)  English 
D)  Japanese 
A)  Chinese 
B)  Tagalog 
C)  English 
D)  Japanese

Question 18

The effort by the indigenous people of Hawai'i to secure a measure of self-government and restoration to their land is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  zhancao zhugen 
B)  sovereignty movement 
C)  kanala maoli crusade 
D)  none of the above 
A)  zhancao zhugen 
B)  sovereignty movement 
C)  kanala maoli crusade 
D)  none of the above

Question 19

Chinese Americans and __________ both depend on the tourist industry to generate revenue.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanic Americans 
B)  Native Americans 
C)  African Americans 
D)  White non-Hispanics 
A)  Hispanic Americans 
B)  Native Americans 
C)  African Americans 
D)  White non-Hispanics

Question 20

According to (Figure 8.2 in the text),which of the following is the largest Asian origin group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Filipino American 
B)  Chinese American 
C)  Asian Indian 
D)  Japanese American 
A)  Filipino American 
B)  Chinese American 
C)  Asian Indian 
D)  Japanese American

What year was the Chinese Exclusion Act passed?

Which act,eventually,produced a formal apology and a $20,000 tax-free payment to all Japanese Americans affected by the evacuation policy?

How many official languages does India have?

How many Asian American groups reside in the United States?

Research shows that 50% of Asian Americans prefer the party and only 28% prefer the party.

The majority of Asian Indians are affiliated with what religion?

Traditionally speaking,each city had an unofficial government that was called the Chinese Six Companies.The name changed to which of the following?

Which of the following statements is not true?

Which of the following is not a demand of Japanese culture?

Which of the following best exemplifies the culture of Chinatowns?

Which association is known to lend money to and settle arguments between their members?

According to (Figure 8.4 in the text),what race represents a quarter of the overall Hawai'i population?

The largest concentration of Korean Americans is located in what U.S.city?

According to the text,which country is most populated?

Chinese household income levels were 20 percent higher than that of

According to the text,India will be the most populated nation in 2025.What was India's population in 2011?

What is the primary language of the Philippine people?

The effort by the indigenous people of Hawai'i to secure a measure of self-government and restoration to their land is known as

Chinese Americans and __________ both depend on the tourist industry to generate revenue.

According to (Figure 8.2 in the text),which of the following is the largest Asian origin group?

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What year was the Chinese Exclusion Act passed?

Which act,eventually,produced a formal apology and a $20,000 tax-free payment to all Japanese Americans affected by the evacuation policy?

How many official languages does India have?

How many Asian American groups reside in the United States?

Research shows that 50% of Asian Americans prefer the __________ party and only 28% prefer the __________ party.

The majority of Asian Indians are affiliated with what religion?

Traditionally speaking,each city had an unofficial government that was called the Chinese Six Companies.The name changed to which of the following?

Which of the following statements is not true?

Which of the following is not a demand of Japanese culture?

Which of the following best exemplifies the culture of Chinatowns?

Which association is known to lend money to and settle arguments between their members?

According to (Figure 8.4 in the text),what race represents a quarter of the overall Hawai'i population?

The largest concentration of Korean Americans is located in what U.S.city?

According to the text,which country is most populated?

Chinese household income levels were 20 percent higher than that of

According to the text,India will be the most populated nation in 2025.What was India's population in 2011?

What is the primary language of the Philippine people?

The effort by the indigenous people of Hawai'i to secure a measure of self-government and restoration to their land is known as

Chinese Americans and __________ both depend on the tourist industry to generate revenue.

According to (Figure 8.2 in the text),which of the following is the largest Asian origin group?

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Research shows that 50% of Asian Americans prefer the party and only 28% prefer the party.