Code Talker Chapter 11 Reading Flashcard

Front

Why was a new code necessary during World War II?

Back

The Japanese had broken all the other codes used by the United States.

Front

What are furloughs?

Back

Time off or vacations given to members of the military.

Front

Use the word 'fluency' in a sentence.

Back

Having parents from Spain, he spoke English and Spanish with fluency.

Front

True or False: Ned's teachers at Coding School were both White and Navajo.

Back

False.

Front

What does 'sacred' mean in the context of language?

Back

It refers to something that is highly valued and respected, such as a language important to a culture.

Front

What was the significance of the new code created during the war?

Back

It allowed secure communication among all branches of the military.

Front

Define 'code talkers'.

Back

Native American soldiers who used their languages to create unbreakable codes.

Front

What role did the Navajo language play in World War II?

Back

It was used as a code to transmit secret messages.

Front

Why was the Navajo language chosen for military codes?

Back

It was complex and not widely known, making it difficult for enemies to decipher.

Front

What does it mean for a language to be 'sacred'?

Back

It is considered holy or of great importance to a culture or community.