Understanding Traditional Knowledge: Definition and Meaning
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What is the primary source of traditional knowledge?

  • Scientific discoveries
  • Intellectual activity
  • Local culture and environment
  • Experience gained over the centuries (correct)

    • What is the method of transmission of traditional knowledge from one generation to another?

  • Oral transmission (correct)
  • Formal education
  • Written documentation
  • Digital storage

    • What are the primary forms of traditional knowledge?

  • Stories, songs, and folklore
  • Local language and agricultural practices
  • Cultural values, beliefs, and rituals
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What is the scope of traditional knowledge, according to the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO)?

    <p>Indigenous knowledge relating to categories such as agricultural knowledge, medicinal knowledge, biodiversity-related knowledge, and expressions of folklore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of traditional knowledge in terms of ownership?

    <p>Collectively owned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the definition of traditional knowledge?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core characteristic of 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 the main difference between indigenous and scientific knowledge?

    <p>Indigenous knowledge is rooted in the spiritual health, culture, and language of the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is a way of life and a guide for daily living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge facing the preservation of traditional knowledge?

    <p>The competition from other cultures and the influence of technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between traditional knowledge and the environment?

    <p>Traditional knowledge is based on a deep understanding of the environment and its relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of using traditional knowledge?

    <p>To use the heart and head together to survive and thrive</p> Signup and view all the answers

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