Traditional Knowledge Definition and Meaning

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What is traditional knowledge developed from?

Western culture

Ancient artifacts

Experience gained over the centuries (correct)

Formal education

In what forms is traditional knowledge typically found?

Books, journals and academic papers

Interviews, surveys and online reviews

Stories, songs, folklore, proverbs, and cultural values (correct)

Experiments, observations and data analysis

How is traditional knowledge typically transmitted?

Through online searches and tutorials

Through formal education and training

Orally from generation to generation (correct)

Through written documents and records

What is included in the concept of traditional knowledge?

All tradition-based innovations, creations, and works Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of traditional knowledge ownership?

Collectively owned Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between traditional knowledge and local culture?

Traditional knowledge is adapted to the local culture and environment Signup and view all the answers

What is traditional knowledge according to Native people?

Practical common sense based on teachings and experiences passed on from generation to generation Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of traditional knowledge?

It is dynamic, cumulative and stable Signup and view all the answers

Why is traditional knowledge important?

It gives credibility to the people and is a way of life Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge faced by indigenous people in preserving traditional knowledge?

Competition from other cultures that capture the imagination of the young Signup and view all the answers

How does traditional knowledge differ from scientific knowledge?

Traditional knowledge is holistic, while scientific knowledge is compartmentalized Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of preserving traditional knowledge?

To prevent the loss of traditional knowledge as elders pass on Signup and view all the answers

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What is traditional knowledge developed from?

In what forms is traditional knowledge typically found?

How is traditional knowledge typically transmitted?

What is included in the concept of traditional knowledge?

What is the nature of traditional knowledge ownership?

What is the relationship between traditional knowledge and local culture?

What is traditional knowledge according to Native people?

What is a key characteristic of traditional knowledge?

Why is traditional knowledge important?

What is a challenge faced by indigenous people in preserving traditional knowledge?

How does traditional knowledge differ from scientific knowledge?

What is the importance of preserving traditional knowledge?

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