AAPI Heritage Month Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. Which U.S. President signed the 1978 proclamation establishing the first federal commemoration of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week?
  2. 3. What is the name of the traditional Japanese art of paper folding
  3. 5. Which country achieved a global political milestone in 1960 by electing the world’s first female Prime Minister, Sirimavo Bandaranaike?
  4. 7. The Burj Khalifa, currently the tallest man-made structure in the world, is located in which city?
  5. 8. After a brief retirement, this history-making AAPI figure skater returned to lead Team USA at the 2026 Winter Games
  6. 11. Within the acronym AAPI, which specific community does the letter “I” represent?
  7. 12. Which country is credited with the historic innovation of "jiaozi," the world’s first government-issued paper currency?
  8. 13. Who made history in 1959 as the first Asian American elected to serve in the United States Senate?
  9. 14. Which nation became the world's most populous country in 2023, surpassing all others for the first time in modern history?
  10. 15. Which dynasty served as the final imperial era of China, concluding in 1912 after nearly three centuries of rule?
Down
  1. 1. Which country’s national flag features a white crescent moon and star on a green field?
  2. 4. Lomi-lomi salmon, a side dish featuring diced fish and tomatoes, is a traditional staple of which Pacific Islander cuisine?
  3. 5. The ancient trade network that connected Central Asia to the rest of the world, fostering the global exchange of goods, technology, and culture.
  4. 6. What is the name of the traditional Korean dish of salted and fermented vegetables that is recognized globally as a cultural staple?
  5. 9. A core component of the 2026 AAPI theme, "Power in ____: Strengthening Communities Together," highlighting the importance of collective action in the workplace.
  6. 10. May was selected for AAPI Heritage Month to honor the 1869 completion of the transcontinental railroad and the 1843 arrival of the first recorded immigrant from which country?