Historic Codes Challenge – Easy Level

A brief, engaging set of questions that explores notable encryption methods used through history.

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Difficulty:EASY

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Questions7
CategoryCryptography & Codes
DifficultyEASY
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Quiz Questions

Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

  1. 1

    Which shift size defines the classic Roman Caesar cipher most commonly taught today?

    Question 1
  2. 2

    What was the name of the German WWII device whose rotors created a constantly changing alphabet?

    Question 2
  3. 3

    Which ancient Greek tool wrapped around a staff to hide messages via transposition?

    Question 3
  4. 4

    Which Native American nation supplied the most celebrated code talkers for the U.S. during World War II?

    Question 4
  5. 5

    Which British encryption method relied on a random key used only once and was never compromised?

    Question 5
  6. 6

    What is the name of the earliest known substitution cipher that appears in Hebrew texts?

    Question 6
  7. 7

    Before cracking Enigma, Allied cryptanalysts often used a known‑plaintext technique called what?

    Question 7

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