Knowledge and Indigenous Societies

Which of the following claims best responds to the question, how has indigenous knowledge been influenced by Western knowledge systems?

• Indigenous knowledge is no different from Western knowledge.

• Indigenous knowledge is contradictory to Western knowledge.

• Indigenous knowledge is immune to the influence of Western knowledge.

• Indigenous knowledge has evolved into a mixture of indigenous knowledge plus knowledge absorbed over time from exposure to Western culture.

Other potential names for the type of knowledge covered by this theme are traditional knowledge systems, cultural knowledge or ______ knowledge.

• agricultural

• native

• early

• ethnic

Is it True or False that following question is a knowledge question?

‘What is the basis for indigenous knowledge?’

• True

• False

Which of the following would not be regarded as examples of valuable knowledge that originates from indigenous societies?

• Historical knowledge about the origins of human societies through storytelling and ancient rituals.

• Scientific knowledge about the motion of stars and planets.

• How to live sustainably as part of the ecosystem.

• How to live sustainably as part of the ecosystem.

Which of the following would not be a primary purpose of oral traditions within indigenous communities?

• To pass on practical skills

• To learn the language

• To tell history

• To illustrate values

The stories of the people, which are often passed on by oral tradition, and form part of the sense of collective memory of the indigenous community is known as _______ knowledge.

Indigenous knowledge can be described as knowledge that _____ naturally in a particular place over generations, is intrinsically linked to _____ and takes a _____ , rather than compartmentalised view of the world.