Navajo Code Talkers of WWII

What was the primary role of the Navajo Code Talkers in WWII?

• Intercepting enemy messages

• Creating an unbreakable code using their native language

• Translating Japanese communications

• Leading ground assaults

What was the historical significance of the Navajo language before WWII?

• It was created during the war

• It was a written language

• It was suppressed by U.S. policies

• It was widely used in trade

How did the U.S. government change its approach to the Navajo people in the 19th century?

• Provided modern education systems

• Forced them into exile during the Long Walk

• Granted them voting rights

• Allowed them to govern themselves

Which event directly influenced the Navajo Nation's swift decision to support the U.S. military?

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The invasion of Normandy

• The Battle of Midway

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

What motivated many Navajo men to volunteer for military service in WWII?

• Mandatory conscription

• Pressure from tribal leaders

• Economic incentives

• A sense of duty to protect their homeland

Who proposed the idea of using the Navajo language for military communications?

• A military general

• A Navajo tribal leader

• Philip Johnston, a civil engineer

• President Franklin D. Roosevelt

What was the outcome of the initial demonstration of the Navajo code?

• It was deemed too complicated

• It proved faster and more reliable than existing codes

• It was immediately adopted for use in Europe

• It failed to impress the military officials

What was a key factor in the success of the Navajo code?

• The use of modern technology

• The use of common English words

• Its complexity and lack of written form

• Its simplicity

Which battle demonstrated the effectiveness of the Navajo Code Talkers?

• Battle of the Bulge

• Battle of Guadalcanal

• Battle of Berlin

• Battle of Kursk

What was unique about the Navajo code compared to other military codes?

• It was based on mathematical algorithms

• It was based on an unwritten language

• It was derived from an ancient script

• It used a simple substitution method