Code Talkers Quiz

Who were the code talkers in World War II?

• German soldiers

• Japanese soldiers

• Native American soldiers

• British soldiers

Which Native American tribe played a significant role as code talkers in World War II?

• Navajo

• Sioux

• Apache

• Cherokee

What was the purpose of using code talkers in World War II?

• To transmit secret military messages in native languages that were not understood by the enemy forces.

• To translate messages from the enemy forces

• To provide medical aid to injured soldiers

• To act as spies for the enemy forces

How did the Navajo code talkers transmit messages?

• By using Morse code

• By using carrier pigeons

• By using their native Navajo language to create a code

• By using smoke signals

What was the advantage of using the Navajo language as a code?

• Easy for non-Navajo speakers to understand

• Higher level of encryption

• Faster transmission of messages

• Difficulty for non-Navajo speakers to understand

Who was Chester Nez?

• A World War II veteran

• A famous artist

• A professional athlete

• A Navajo code talker

How many Navajo code talkers were recruited during World War II?

• 400

• 200

• 1000

• 600

What was the role of code talkers in the Pacific theater of World War II?

• They were responsible for repairing communication lines

• They served as translators for foreign diplomats

• They used their native languages to transmit coded messages

• They were responsible for decoding enemy messages

What happened to the Navajo code talkers' secret code after World War II?

• Destroyed to prevent misuse

• Used in future military operations

• Sold to the highest bidder

• Declassified and kept as a historical secret

What recognition did the Navajo code talkers receive for their service?

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Congressional Gold Medal

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Purple Heart