16 Questions
What categories does traditional knowledge, as defined by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO), include?
Medicinal, Agricultural, and Ecological Knowledge
How do native people define traditional knowledge?
Practical common sense based on teachings and experiences passed on from generation to generation
What is traditional knowledge rooted in, according to the text?
Cultural traditions and language
How is traditional knowledge described in terms of authority?
An authority system with rules governing the use of resources
Why do some science practitioners incorrectly trivialize traditional understanding?
Due to a lack of contextual elements when collecting traditional knowledge
What hampers the communication of traditional knowledge to young indigenous people?
Competition from other cultures capturing the imagination of the young
Why is it important to find ways of preserving traditional knowledge?
To ensure the full richness of tradition is not lost as elders die
What are some examples of categories included in traditional knowledge?
Medicinal knowledge and expressions of folklore
How does traditional knowledge compare to scientific knowledge?
It provides a far richer and more subtle understanding of certain elements like ice and snow.
What limits the capacity of elders to pass on traditional knowledge to the young?
Competition from other cultures that capture the imagination of the young.
What does traditional knowledge refer to?
Innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities
How is traditional knowledge typically transmitted from generation to generation?
Orally
What are some forms in which traditional knowledge takes?
Stories, songs, folklore, proverbs
What is the usual ownership status of traditional knowledge?
Collectively owned
Which of the following does traditional knowledge include?
Cultural values, beliefs, rituals
What is an example of tradition-based literary work mentioned in the text?
Folklore
Explore the definition and meaning of traditional knowledge in this quiz based on the course contents of Essence of Traditional Knowledge. Learn about the knowledge, innovations, and practices of indigenous and local communities around the world, developed from centuries of experience.
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