Essence of Traditional Knowledge: Definition and Meaning
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What categories does traditional knowledge, as defined by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO), include?

  • Medicinal, Agricultural, and Ecological Knowledge (correct)
  • Weather, Resources, and Technology
  • Music, Dance, and Stories
  • Spiritual Expression and Artesanat

    • How do native people define traditional knowledge?

  • Limited to specific domains such as agriculture and music
  • Practical common sense based on teachings and experiences passed on from generation to generation (correct)
  • Holistic knowledge separated from cultural aspects
  • Exclusive knowledge of the environment and climate

    • What is traditional knowledge rooted in, according to the text?

  • Technological advancements
  • Scientific research
  • Economic development
  • Cultural traditions and language (correct)

    • How is traditional knowledge described in terms of authority?

    <p>An authority system with rules governing the use of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some science practitioners incorrectly trivialize traditional understanding?

    <p>Due to a lack of contextual elements when collecting traditional knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hampers the communication of traditional knowledge to young indigenous people?

    <p>Competition from other cultures capturing the imagination of the young</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to find ways of preserving traditional knowledge?

    <p>To ensure the full richness of tradition is not lost as elders die</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of categories included in traditional knowledge?

    <p>Medicinal knowledge and expressions of folklore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does traditional knowledge compare to scientific knowledge?

    <p>It provides a far richer and more subtle understanding of certain elements like ice and snow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limits the capacity of elders to pass on traditional knowledge to the young?

    <p>Competition from other cultures that capture the imagination of the young.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does traditional knowledge refer to?

    <p>Innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is traditional knowledge typically transmitted from generation to generation?

    <p>Orally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some forms in which traditional knowledge takes?

    <p>Stories, songs, folklore, proverbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the usual ownership status of traditional knowledge?

    <p>Collectively owned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does traditional knowledge include?

    <p>Cultural values, beliefs, rituals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of tradition-based literary work mentioned in the text?

    <p>Folklore</p> Signup and view all the answers

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