The Living Forest

What is the symbolic significance of the canoe's journey from Sayako to Paris?

• It represents a trade agreement.

• It is a tourism promotion initiative.

• It symbolizes the message from the Ecuadorian Amazon about climate change.

• It is a cultural exchange program.

In what year did the oil companies first enter the territory, according to the transcript?

• 2010

• 2005

• 2002

• 2000

How did the community feel about the initial monetary offer from the oil companies?

• They were excited.

• They were indifferent.

• They felt it was generous.

• They felt offended.

What is the indigenous perspective on the relationship between life and nature?

• Nature and life are interconnected spiritually.

• Nature is only important for economic reasons.

• Nature is a resource to be exploited.

• Nature is separate from human life.

What is the community's stance on Western knowledge?

• They reject it completely.

• They believe it should replace traditional knowledge.

• They are unaware of it.

• They think it should be balanced with traditional knowledge.

What is the 'calcic Sacha' proposal about?

• A new oil drilling project.

• A legal framework to protect the forest.

• A cultural exchange program.

• A tourism development plan.

Why is the struggle to protect the rainforest significant globally?

• It is primarily a political issue.

• It is a minor environmental issue.

• It helps maintain global biodiversity and climate balance.

• It only affects the local community.