Essence of Traditional Knowledge: Definition and Meaning
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What is the primary characteristic of traditional knowledge?

  • Privately patented
  • Collectively owned (correct)
  • Individually owned
  • Scientifically proven

    • How is traditional knowledge typically passed down through generations?

  • Publicly shared online
  • Through written manuals
  • Orally (correct)
  • Through formal education

    • What forms can traditional knowledge take according to the text?

  • Stories, songs, and proverbs (correct)
  • Legal documents
  • Computer programs
  • Mathematical formulas

    • Which of the following is included in the definition of traditional knowledge by the WIPO?

    <p>Agricultural knowledge, medicinal knowledge, and expressions of folklore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of knowledge does traditional knowledge encompass?

    <p>Knowledge developed over centuries by indigenous and local communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a part of traditional knowledge in the text?

    <p>Legal contracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key characteristic of traditional knowledge according to the text?

    <p>It is based on teachings passed on from generation to generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do indigenous people's understanding of ice and snow compare to that of non-indigenous people?

    <p>Indigenous people have a more complex understanding of ice and snow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is traditional knowledge sometimes trivialized by comparisons with scientific knowledge?

    <p>Because scientists misunderstand the contextual elements of traditional knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hampers the communication of traditional knowledge to young indigenous individuals according to the text?

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

    How does traditional knowledge differ from scientific knowledge based on the text?

    <p>Traditional knowledge cannot be compartmentalized whereas scientific knowledge can</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized by using both the heart and the head together in the context of traditional knowledge?

    <p>Balancing emotions with logic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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