Native American Code Talkers Quiz

Who were the first Native Americans to help the military with their language?

• Navajo

• Choctaw

• Cherokee

• Hopi

During which war did the Choctaw soldiers use their language to send coded messages?

• The Civil War

• World War I

• World War II

• The Korean War

Why was the Choctaw language chosen for coding messages?

• It was similar to German.

• Many people knew the Choctaw language.

• Few people outside the tribe knew the language.

• It was the easiest to learn.

Who suggested using the Navajo language for code transmission during World War II?

• Philip Johnston

• A Choctaw soldier

• A division captain in France

• A Marine officer

What does the story of the Code Talkers highlight about Native American servicemen?

• They primarily spoke English in battle.

• They used their indigenous languages to serve the U.S.

• They were not allowed to join the military.

• They only helped in World War II.

The Chocktaw chose to fight for the United States, despite not being full citizens. Why might they have done this?

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