Are You A Navajo Code Talker?

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The Navajo Code Talkers used innovative phrases to describe military terms. See if you can crack the code.

Questions and Answers

1.

What is the code for fighter plane?
- A.
  
  Atsah (eagle)
- B.
  
  jay-sho (buzzard)
- C.
  
  Da-he-tih-hi (hummingbird)
Correct Answer
C. Da-he-tih-hi (hummingbird)

Explanation
The correct answer is "da-he-tih-hi (hummingbird)". This is because the question asks for the code for a fighter plane, and out of the three options given, "da-he-tih-hi" is the only one that refers to a type of bird. The other options, "atsah" and "jay-sho", do not have any association with fighter planes.

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2.

What is the code for America?
- A.
  
  Ne-he-mah (our mother)
- B.
  
  Beh-hga (with winter)
- C.
  
  Toh-ta (between waters)
Correct Answer
A. Ne-he-mah (our mother)

Explanation
The code for America is "ne-he-mah" which means "our mother". This suggests that the code is referring to America as a nurturing and protective entity, symbolizing the country's role in providing for its citizens and fostering a sense of belonging and unity.

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3.

What is the code for aircraft carrier?
- A.
  
  lo-tso (whale)
- B.
  
  Ca-lo (shark)
- C.
  
  Tsidi-moffa-ye-hi (bird carrier)
Correct Answer
C. Tsidi-moffa-ye-hi (bird carrier)

Explanation
The code for aircraft carrier is "tsidi-moffa-ye-hi" which means "bird carrier". This suggests that in the given context, the code used to represent an aircraft carrier is "tsidi-moffa-ye-hi" and not "lo-tso" (whale) or "ca-lo" (shark).

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4.

What is the code for grenade?
- A.
  
  na-ma-si (potatoes)
- B.
  
  gah-tso-big (rabbit)
- C.
  
  A-ye-shi (eggs)
Correct Answer
A. na-ma-si (potatoes)
5.

What is the code for anti-?
- A.
  
  Wola-chee-be-yied (ant breast)
- B.
  
  Wol-la-chee-tsin (ant ice)
- C.
  
  Alh-nih-ja-a-quhe (race track)
Correct Answer
B. Wol-la-chee-tsin (ant ice)

Explanation
The code for "anti-" is represented by the word "wol-la-chee-tsin" which means "ant ice". This suggests that "anti-" is symbolized by the combination of the Navajo words for "ant" and "ice".

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Are You A Navajo Code Talker?

What is the code for fighter plane?

What is the code for America?

What is the code for aircraft carrier?

What is the code for grenade?

What is the code for anti-?