Traditional Knowledge: Definition and Meaning
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What is the main characteristic of traditional knowledge in terms of ownership?

  • Privately owned
  • Collectively owned (correct)
  • Government owned
  • Individually owned

    • How is traditional knowledge typically transmitted?

  • Through written texts
  • Through oral tradition (correct)
  • Through formal education
  • Through online platforms

    • What is included in the definition of traditional knowledge used by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO)?

  • Indigenous knowledge relating to various categories (correct)
  • Only agricultural knowledge
  • Only medicinal knowledge
  • Only biodiversity-related knowledge

    • What is the primary source of traditional knowledge?

    <p>Experience gained over centuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forms can traditional knowledge take?

    <p>Various forms, including stories, songs, folklore, proverbs, cultural values, beliefs, and agricultural practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe tradition-based literary, artistic, or scientific works?

    <p>Traditional knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of traditional knowledge according to Native people?

    <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 the main reason for the loss of traditional knowledge among indigenous people?

    <p>The capacity of elders to pass on traditional knowledge is limited due to competition from other cultures and technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does traditional knowledge differ from scientific knowledge?

    <p>Traditional knowledge is more holistic, while scientific knowledge is more compartmentalized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of traditional knowledge in the lives of indigenous people?

    <p>It is a way of life that gives credibility to the people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of comparing traditional knowledge with scientific knowledge?

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

    What is the importance of preserving traditional knowledge?

    <p>It is important for preserving indigenous cultures and ways of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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