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What forms can traditional knowledge take?
What forms can traditional knowledge take?
How is traditional knowledge usually transmitted?
How is traditional knowledge usually transmitted?
What does traditional knowledge typically involve in terms of plant species and animal breeds?
What does traditional knowledge typically involve in terms of plant species and animal breeds?
Which of the following is NOT an aspect of traditional knowledge?
Which of the following is NOT an aspect of traditional knowledge?
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In what way is traditional knowledge collectively owned?
In what way is traditional knowledge collectively owned?
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Which term encompasses tradition-based literary, artistic or scientific works?
Which term encompasses tradition-based literary, artistic or scientific works?
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How is traditional knowledge transmitted among Native people?
How is traditional knowledge transmitted among Native people?
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What makes traditional knowledge different from scientific knowledge according to the text?
What makes traditional knowledge different from scientific knowledge according to the text?
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Why do some scientists tend to trivialize traditional understanding when comparing it to scientific knowledge?
Why do some scientists tend to trivialize traditional understanding when comparing it to scientific knowledge?
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What hampers the communication of traditional knowledge among indigenous people, as mentioned in the text?
What hampers the communication of traditional knowledge among indigenous people, as mentioned in the text?
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How is traditional knowledge described in terms of its evolution, according to the text?
How is traditional knowledge described in terms of its evolution, according to the text?
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What aspect of traditional knowledge gives credibility to the people who hold it?
What aspect of traditional knowledge gives credibility to the people who hold it?
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Study Notes
- Traditional knowledge refers to the knowledge, innovations, and practices of indigenous and local communities worldwide, passed down through generations and adapted to local culture and environment.
- It includes stories, songs, folklore, proverbs, cultural values, beliefs, rituals, community laws, local language, agricultural practices, and more.
- Traditional knowledge is transmitted orally and encompasses literary, artistic, scientific works, inventions, designs, and other tradition-based creations.
- The World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) defines traditional knowledge as indigenous knowledge related to agriculture, medicine, biodiversity, and expressions of folklore.
- Native people define traditional knowledge as practical wisdom rooted in teachings and experiences passed down through generations, covering environmental knowledge, holistic approaches, spirituality, and a way of life.
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Description
Explore the definition and meaning of Traditional Knowledge in this quiz inspired by the teachings of Dr. V.Vijayalakshmi from SSL Vellore Institute of Technology. Test your understanding of indigenous and local communities' knowledge, innovations, and practices developed over centuries.
