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Oral tradition

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A method of preserving and transmitting histories, traditions, and cultural practices through spoken word rather than written records.

AP course connection

Topic 1.6: 1.6 Learning Traditions

Unit 1