Are You A Navajo Code Talker?

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    What is the code for fighter plane?

    • Atsah (eagle)
    • Jay-sho (buzzard)
    • Da-he-tih-hi (hummingbird)
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Are You A Navajo Code Talker? - Quiz
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The Navajo Code Talkers used innovative phrases to describe military terms. See if you can crack the code.


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  • 2. 

    What is the code for America?

    • Ne-he-mah (our mother)

    • Beh-hga (with winter)

    • 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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    What is the code for aircraft carrier?

    • lo-tso (whale)

    • Ca-lo (shark)

    • Tsidi-moffa-ye-hi (bird carrier)

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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    What is the code for grenade?

    • na-ma-si (potatoes)

    • gah-tso-big (rabbit)

    • A-ye-shi (eggs)

    Correct Answer
    A. na-ma-si (potatoes)
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    What is the code for anti-?

    • Wola-chee-be-yied (ant breast)

    • Wol-la-chee-tsin (ant ice)

    • Alh-nih-ja-a-quhe (race track)

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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