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1
Q

what is the most important group to a Chinese individual

A

family

2
Q

what is a sponsor in OC

A

a person within the group that vouches for another person who wishes to join the group, who knows you will be cut out for it

3
Q

what are the three sides of the triads triangle?

A

connects heaven, earth and man

4
Q

where did the tongs first arrive in the united states?

A

san Francisco

5
Q

Which city has the largest Chinese community in the united states?

A

New York

6
Q

which is the only OMC that is uniquely American, no international chapter?

A

pagans

7
Q

Which OMC has a large international presence?

A

hells angels

8
Q

what is the drug of choice for OMC

A

meth

9
Q

what is the drug of choice for the Yakuza

A

amphetamines

10
Q

What are one percenters?

A

the 1% of motorcycle riders who are law breakers, who are proud to admit it

11
Q

do the hells angels and other OMC exhibit a bureaucratic structure?

A

yes

12
Q

t/f most Asian gangs in the us are the last leg of the national heroin ring

A

true

13
Q

t/f some Asian gangs are engaged in less violence, but more profitable crimes such as sweat shops

A

true

14
Q

from the Russian OC perspective, who doesn’t respect them?

A

the Chechens

15
Q

T/f Chechens have a strong bond of family loyalty

A

true

16
Q

why is respect so important?

A

It is held to an extremely high standard