The diverse cultures from different corners of Egypt transmit the different outlooks on life and the many attitudes of the Egyptians. The proper way to view these many tribes is not through their daily decisions or routines, but through their past. They may be different politically, but culturally it would almost be as if they were a single unit, just with different names. Although they are all descended from ancestors originally from the Arabian Peninsula, the Sei'dis, the line is drawn as to whether they belong to higher standards of nobility, descendants of the Prophet Muhammad or not. For example, the fellaheen, a smaller group of people, are not considered of Arab origin because their ancestors are believed to have converted to Islam after Muslim-led wars. There are also remnants from Libya and Sudan who found a better life in Upper Egypt. This explains the tribal way in which the Se'dis live today. The tribal way of life resembles that of feudalism in that power rests with one man and he is considered the wisest and most powerful man in the community. Therefore, their priorities start with control, virility and boldness. Upper Egypt is notable not only for its unusual way of life, but also for the morality of its people and its powerful sense of patriarchy that manifests itself in their behavior, from their use of weapons to their views on relationships. An example of how power is transmitted in Upper Egypt is the use of gunfire during celebrations. What most would consider an act of vulgarity and ignorance creates a sense of fun and celebration among the Upper Egyptians. Interestingly, wedding rituals in Upper Egypt consist of men and women being separated into two different partitions where each can celebrate according to their own preferences. There would be thousands... middle of paper ...... ypt » TheEgyptianGazetteOnline. The Egyptian Gazette, April 14, 2011. Web. December 13, 2011. • Hopkins, Nicholas S., Reem Saad. Upper Egypt: identity and change. 2004. Web • Beck, Sanderson. “Egypt, Sudan and Libya 1700-1950” San.bec. Sanderson Beck. 2010. Internet. December 13, 2011 • “The Hawwara, Ashraf and Ja'afrah Bedouins in Upper Egypt”. Your Egypt. PhpBBGroup, August 6, 2004. Web. December 13, 2011 • Morgan, Patty Jones. “Marriages in Egypt”. Saudiaramcoworld.com Aramco Services Company, October 1995. Web. December 13, 2011 • Doma, Abdelrahman. Interview. February 1, 2012• Article “The Danish-Egyptian Dialogue Institute”. “Tribes and elections in Upper Egypt”. Hiwar Magazine. January 2012. • Monitoring of Islamization. Islamization watch.blogspot.com. Internet. April 17. 2010• Briggs, John, Joanne Sharp, Nabila Hamed, Hoda Yacoub. The geographical review. London: Blackwell Publishing, 2003. Print