What Is the Source of the Problem Between the Indigenous

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is the source of the problem between the indigenous Saami herders and the Norwegian government?

• A)The government of Norway wants to intervene in Saami herding and animal ownership to make changes that they believe will be more efficient for both the Saami and Norway.
• B)The Norwegian government wants to conscript the Saami into their national army and force them to become citizens of Norway.The Saami do not consider themselves to be citizens.
• C)The Saami do not want to continue their indigenous lifestyle and the Norwegian government wants them to remain as herders for tourist purposes.
• D)The Saami are trying to relocate to Sweden,which has better pastureland and better land use laws,but the Norwegian government will not let them leave.
• E)The Saami are reproducing at very high rates and the Norwegian government wants to control for population pressure.

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