Where did the first documented Asian or Pacific Islander people in what is now the United States come from? A Samoa B Japan C The Philippines Filipino sailors arrived at what is now Morro Bay, California, in 1587 aboard a Manila galleon. They crewed the Nuestra Señora de Buena Esperanza (Our Lady of Hope) under … Read more
When was Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month established? A 1990 B 2010 C 2020 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month originated when Chinese American congressional staffer Jeanie Jew encouraged US representatives to designate a month of observation. It was first established as a week in 1978, then as a month in 1990. … Read more
The upper half of the Preservation Hall sign is in the shape of a case for what instrument? A Trombone B Clarinet C Saxophone The trombone case sign for Preservation Hall both announces the name of the building and what kind of venue it is. A tuba case might have been a bit much. The … Read more
What famous jazz musician has an international airport in New Orleans, his home city, named after him? A Louis Armstrong B Wynton Marsalis C Jon Batiste Louis Armstrong was a New Orleans native and an icon of the city. The city’s main airport was renamed after him in 2001 to honor the 100th anniversary of … Read more
What music genre, created in New Orleans, features swing, improvisation, and polyrhythms? A Polka B Waltz C Jazz Jazz was born in Black communities in New Orleans, with roots in ragtime and blues. Its improvisational nature has allowed it to evolve over decades and become a globally popular form of music. The correct answer is … Read more
Joshuee Tree National Park, where our picture was taken, is also an International…. A Dark Sky Park B Clear Sky Park C Bright Sky Park Joshua Tree National Park is a great place for stargazing because of its low levels of light pollution. It is an International Dark Sky Park, thanks to its high elevation … Read more
What animal-shaped nebula can be found in the constellation Orion? A Cat’s Paw Nebula B Horsehead Nebula C Crab Nebula The Horsehead Nebula can be found just below the easternmost star in Orion’s Belt. The dark cloud of gas and dust has long been a fascination of astronomy photographers, dating back to its discovery in … Read more
What natural science studies celestial objects and space? A Astronomy B Physics C Chemistry Astronomy has been practiced for thousands of years by many civilisations. Astronomers and mathematician first studied space with nothing but the naked eye, and today we have advanced technology like the Webb Space Telescope to study the universe and beyond. The … Read more
Giant sequoias have adapted to be remarkably resistant to which natural disaster? A Floods B Forest fires C Tornadoes Giant sequoias have fire-resistant, non-resinous bark, and their cones are known to open and drop seeds shortly after forest fires. However, climate change has brought more frequent wildfires and prescribed burns are now also used to … Read more
What celebration, held on the last Friday in April, encourages people to plant trees? A Arbor Day B National Tree Planting Day C International Day of Forests The correct answer is Arbor Day.