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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