Decoding the Navajo Code of World War II

What was the primary reason for creating code words using the Navajo language?

• Navajo was not a written language

• Navajo had words for all English letters

• Navajo was a widely spoken language

• Navajo was easy to learn for non-speakers

Why were code words developed for each letter of the English alphabet?

• To make the language more complex

• Because there were no existing Navajo words for English letters

• To create a written form of Navajo

• To simplify communication

Which type of military vessel was referred to as 'big fish' in Navajo code words?

• Destroyer

• Cruiser

• Aircraft carrier

• Submarine

What was the Navajo code word for 'aircraft carrier'?

• Bird carrier

• City name

• Big fish

• Iron fish

What did the Navajo code word 'iron fish' represent?

• Battleship

• Submarine

• Destroyer

• Aircraft carrier

What does the Navajo code word 'no mercy', used for hand grenades, literally mean?

• Potato

• Tomato

• Onion

• Carrot

Who were the only people supposed to know the meanings of the Navajo code words?

• Public citizens

• Navajo code talkers

• Military officials

• All Navajo speakers

What was the code word for the letter 'A' in Navajo?

• Balasana

• Eagle

• Lisanna

• Apple

What would a Navajo who had not been through the code school think if they heard 'balasana'?

• They are referring to a letter

• They are mentioning a dance move

• They are talking about an apple

• They are discussing a type of bird

What was the significance of the Navajo code talkers' work?

• It was a routine military communication method

• It helped in everyday Navajo communications

• It was crucial for secure military communications in WWII

• It was used for public broadcasting