Navajo Code Talkers for Kids | Bedtime History

Navajo Code Talkers for Kids | Bedtime History

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History, Social Studies

1st - 12th Grade

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The video discusses a family's journey through the Navajo Nation and the historical significance of the Navajo Code Talkers during World War II. It highlights the development of a secret code using the Navajo language, which was crucial in the US military's success in the Pacific. The code talkers' bravery and skill in relaying messages under extreme conditions are emphasized, along with their post-war recognition and legacy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason the family chose a longer route on their road trip?

To avoid traffic

To see beautiful scenery

To save time

To visit more family members

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Navajo language considered suitable for creating a secret code during World War II?

It was widely spoken and understood

It was a written language with a complex alphabet

It was unwritten and difficult to understand

It was similar to other Native American languages

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the key challenges the Navajo Code Talkers faced during their training?

Memorizing the secret code

Building large structures

Navigating through deserts

Learning to fly planes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Navajo Code Talkers adapt military terms into their code?

By translating them directly into Navajo

By using English synonyms

By creating new Navajo words

By associating them with animals or objects

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant outcome of the Navajo Code Talkers' efforts during the Battle of Iwo Jima?

They were captured by the enemy

They sent over 800 messages without error

The enemy cracked the code

They developed a new language

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the Navajo Code remain a secret after World War II?

5 years

10 years

30 years

20 years

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What lesson does the story of the Navajo Code Talkers offer us?

The benefits of learning multiple languages

The need for more advanced technology in warfare

The value of working together and using unique skills

The importance of secrecy in all aspects of life