Code Talker Test

Front

What did the Americans find in the Japanese tunnels that angered them?

Back

They found food given to the Japanese by the Americans before the war began.

Front

How old was Ned Begay when his parents allowed him to join the Marines?

Back

16

Front

Why did many Navajo have no birth certificates?

Back

They were usually born at home and not in hospitals.

Front

What realization did Ned have about Georgia Boy's inability to read?

Back

White men are not born knowing everything.

Front

What is the modern term for the 'fatigue' that Ned described?

Back

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Front

What is a Code Talker?

Back

A Code Talker is a Native American who used their language to create a code for secure military communications.

Front

Why were Navajo Code Talkers important during World War II?

Back

They provided secure communication that the enemy could not understand.

Front

What language did the Navajo Code Talkers use to create their code?

Back

The Navajo language.

Front

What was one challenge faced by Navajo Code Talkers?

Back

Many had no formal education and were not familiar with military terms.

Front

What was the significance of the Code Talkers' contributions?

Back

Their contributions helped the U.S. military win battles in the Pacific Theater.