IED1501 Assignment 2 ||(Answers and Guidelines)|Due Date 19 June 2026

, IED1501 ASSIGNMENT 2 2026

DUE DATE: 19 JUNE 2026


Question 1


1.1.1 Indigenous Knowledge (2)


Indigenous knowledge refers to the knowledge, skills, values, and practices that are

developed by local communities over many generations through experience and interaction

with their environment. This knowledge is passed orally from one generation to another and

assists communities in areas such as agriculture, health, environmental conservation, and

social organisation (Mawere, 2012; UNISA, Study Unit 3).


1.1.2 Totem (2)


A totem is a sacred animal, plant, or natural object that represents the identity and ancestry

of a particular clan, family, or community. Totems create a sense of belonging and are often

associated with rules and customs that guide behaviour towards the totemic species (UNISA,

Study Unit 3; Shava, 2008).


1.1.3 Taboos (2)


Taboos are cultural prohibitions that restrict certain actions, behaviours, or practices

because they are considered inappropriate, harmful, or spiritually unacceptable. They

function as informal laws that regulate human conduct and promote social and

environmental wellbeing (Mawere, 2012; UNISA, Study Unit 3).


1.1.4 Proverbs (2)