SS codebreaking project

QUIZ

Codebreaking

During WWI

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QUESTION 1/6 - what was the code used by the germans called?

Question 1/6 - WHat type of code did the germans use?

Explanation

The Zimmermann Telegrams were used by the Germans to incite Mexico to declare war on the U.S. so the Germans didn't have to.

QUESTION 2/6 - morse code

QUESTION 2/6 - morse code

Explanation

The British used morse code at various times during WWI, but it became more popular during WWII.

QUESTION 3/6 - playfair code

QUESTION 3/6 - Playfair code

Explanation

The British used Playfair during WW1, and it works like this: you get a 5x5 grid and place letters of your desired message into the boxes, making sure to leave out repeated letters, so the message is harder to read, and then fill the rest of the boxes with non-repeating letters in alphabetical order.

QUESTION 4/6 - number hill cipher

QUESTION 4/6 - number hill cipher

Explanation

The Number Hill Cipher was the first cipher that could have more than 3 symbols, invented by Lester S. Hill in 1929.

QUESTION 5/6 - final

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