The Navajo Code Talkers

What was the primary reason the military used the Navajo language during World War 2?

• Because it was widely spoken

• To communicate securely without interception by the enemy

• Because it was easy to learn

• To preserve the Navajo language

Why were standard codes not effective against the Japanese cryptographers?

• The Japanese could quickly crack them

• They were not used properly

• They were outdated

• They were too complicated

Who conceived the idea to use the Navajo language for secure communication?

• A Japanese cryptographer

• A Navajo tribal leader

• An American general

• A former Marine named Philip Johnston

What was unique about the Navajo language that made it effective for secure communication?

• It was similar to English

• It was easy to learn

• It had never been written down or translated

• It was a new language

How did the Navajo Code Talkers refer to a tank in their code?

• River

• Eagle

• Turtle

• Mountain

What did the Navajo Code Talkers agree to do in the event of capture?

• Commit suicide

• Escape

• Reveal the code

• Negotiate for release

When was the contribution of the Navajo Code Talkers to World War 2 finally recognized?

• In the 21st century

• In the 1980s

• Immediately after the war

• In 1968

Which battle is NOT mentioned as one where Navajo Code Talkers gave U.S. troops a decisive edge?

• Guadalcanal

• Normandy

• Iwo Jima

• Tarawa