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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 of traditional knowledge?
Folklore, proverbs, and cultural values
Who primarily owns traditional knowledge?
Indigenous and local communities
What is one feature of traditional knowledge?
Adapted to the local culture and environment
Which of the following is NOT considered a category of traditional knowledge, according to the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO)?
Technological knowledge
How do Native people define traditional knowledge?
As rooted in the spiritual health, culture, and language of the people
Why do some indigenous people struggle to pass on traditional knowledge to the young?
Competition from other cultures that capture the imagination of the young
What does traditional knowledge provide credibility to, according to the text?
The people
Which type of works are included in the concept of traditional knowledge?
Tradition-based literary and scientific works
What hampers the communication of traditional knowledge among indigenous people today?
Limited capacity of elders to pass on traditional knowledge to the young
What leads science practitioners to sometimes trivialize traditional understanding?
The lack of contextual elements in scientific knowledge
What is a characteristic of traditional knowledge according to indigenous people?
It is dynamic, cumulative, and stable
For many indigenous people, what diminishes the full richness of tradition as elders die?
The capturing of imagination by other cultures
What comparison sometimes incorrectly leads science practitioners to trivialize traditional understanding?
Comparing indigenous and non-indigenous understanding of ice and snow
What is one of the reasons why Native classification is richer than that of non-indigenous people?
Due to its relationship to human activities and feelings
Learn about the definition and meaning of traditional knowledge, including the knowledge, innovations, and practices of indigenous and local communities. Gain insights into the essence of traditional knowledge and its significance in different cultures.
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