"Code Talker" Chapter 1-17 Review Flashcard

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Why was Kii Yazhi sent away from home as a boy?

Back

To go to the 'white man’s school'.

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What 'trick' did the Navajo soldiers learn that helped them in desert training?

Back

Drinking water from cacti.

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How were the rules about using Navajo in the Marines different from those in schools?

Back

The soldiers were encouraged to teach Navajo to some of the white Marines.

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How does Ned feel about the native people of the Solomon Islands?

Back

He respected their culture and saw similarities to the Navajo culture.

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What happened to Navajo children who spoke Navajo in boarding schools?

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They were punished or reprimanded.

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What is the significance of the 'white man’s school' in Kii Yazhi's life?

Back

It represents the forced assimilation of Native American children into Western culture.

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

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It was used as a code to transmit secret messages, making it difficult for enemies to understand.

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How did the experiences of Navajo soldiers differ from those of their peers in the Marines?

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Navajo soldiers had unique cultural backgrounds that influenced their training and interactions.

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What was the impact of boarding schools on Navajo identity?

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Boarding schools aimed to erase Native culture, leading to loss of language and traditions.

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Why is the teaching of Navajo to white Marines significant?

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It fosters understanding and respect between cultures, breaking down barriers.