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The Cultural Importance of the Middle Eastern Nomad and the Reasons for His Recent Decline By: The Bedouin Formerly Known as Nathan Boon Ms Williams Period 8 Table of Contents. 1. Outline…………………………………………………………pg. 2 2. Abstract………………………………………………………..pg. 6 3. Introduction……………………………………………………pg. 7 4. Body……………………………………………………………pg. 8 5. Conclusion…………………………………………………… pg. 24 6. Works Cited………………………………………………….. pg. 26 7. Appendix A…………………………………………………….pg. 27 Outline I. Culture A. Influence on the Middle East 1. Spread of ideas and culture 2. Influence on art a. Poetry B. Beliefs 1. Codes of honor a. Muruwwah 2. Ideals a. Vengeance b. …

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