Navajo Code Talkers of World War II

Navajo Code Talkers of World War II

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Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

6th - 10th Grade

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Sophia Harris

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Sonny Gorman, a historian, focuses on the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII, including his father, Carl Gorman. The Code Talkers, a group of Navajo men, developed a code used in major Pacific battles, notably Iwo Jima, where their efforts were crucial. Sonny holds collections of his father and Dean Wilson, another original Code Talker. The story highlights the importance of cultural diversity and its role in saving the country.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Sonny Gorman?

A Navajo Code Talker during World War II

A famous World War II general

A fictional character in a novel

A historian focused on the Navajo Code Talkers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary role of the Navajo Code Talkers during World War II?

To work as medics on the battlefield

To serve as infantry soldiers

To create and use a code based on their language

To pilot fighter planes

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many messages did the Navajo Code Talkers send and receive during the Battle of Iwo Jima?

Over 500 messages

Over 200 messages

Over 800 messages

Over 1000 messages

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Carl Gorman?

One of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers

A historian documenting World War II

A fictional character in a movie

A general in the Pacific theater

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the story of the Navajo Code Talkers important?

It emphasizes the importance of military strategy

It focuses on the economic aspects of war

It shows the impact of cultural differences in saving the country

It highlights the role of technology in warfare