Answer: Not that i know of. i have read the song before, so i am guessing it is a call of response.
Explanation: Hope this helps. i am not positive about this, but i hope this answer helps you.
It's too dry to grow crops. People in these regions have become nomadic herders and they must move their herds to find water and grass. The people also might have to adjust to find ways to get water such as developing an irrigation system.
A potentate had absolute power to make laws and command the army for 6 months.
They maintained their own identities instead of "melting together" like described in the melting pot.
