Essence of Traditional Knowledge: Definition and Meaning
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What does traditional knowledge refer to?

  • Technological advancements and industrial practices
  • Innovations and practices of modern communities
  • Scientific works and inventions
  • Knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities (correct)

    • How is traditional knowledge transmitted from generation to generation?

  • Through scientific research papers and articles
  • Through online platforms and social media
  • Through written documents and textbooks
  • Through folklore, proverbs, and stories (correct)

    • What forms does traditional knowledge take?

  • Community laws and local language (correct)
  • Scientific discoveries and inventions
  • Industrial designs and technological innovations
  • Markings and symbols

    • What is the nature of traditional knowledge?

    <p>Collectively owned and adapted to local culture and environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the definition of 'traditional knowledge'?

    <p>All tradition-based literary, artistic or scientific works; performances; inventions; scientific discoveries; designs; marks, names and symbols; undisclosed information; and all other tradition-based innovations and creations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does traditional knowledge encompass in terms of agricultural practices?

    <p>The development of plant species and animal breeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) define as traditional knowledge?

    <p>Medicinal, Agricultural &amp; Ecological Knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Native people define traditional knowledge?

    <p>It is practical common sense based on teachings and experiences passed on from generation to generation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the characteristics of traditional knowledge according to Native people?

    <p>It cannot be compartmentalized and cannot be separated from the people who hold it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do comparisons between indigenous and scientific knowledge arise?

    <p>To collect traditional knowledge without the contextual elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hampers the communication of traditional knowledge among indigenous people today?

    <p>Bombardment by technology that teaches non-indigenous ways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some indigenous people face challenges in preserving their traditional knowledge?

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

    What happens as elders die in relation to traditional knowledge?

    <p>The full richness of tradition is diminished as it has not been passed on and is lost.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of technology on the transmission of traditional knowledge?

    <p>Limits the capacity of elders to pass on traditional knowledge to the young.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to find ways to preserve traditional knowledge?

    <p>To maintain the richness and integrity of tradition for future generations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does traditional knowledge emphasize?

    <p>The obligation to share resources with respect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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