Economic Activity: The Barter System

What is the closed season for Lobster-conch whelk?

What percentage of tourists come from the United States of America?

What type of tourist travels overnight in another part of their own country?

What is the total number of tourists mentioned in the text?

What is the purpose of a tourist's travel, according to the text?

Who benefits from tourism?

What is another name for holiday travel?

How many jobs in the BVI relate to the tourism industry?

What is the primary method of exchange in a barter system?

What type of animals are typically found on a farm?

Why were African foods incorporated into the diet of slaves in the Virgin Islands?

What is the purpose of a closed season in fishing regulations?

What is the term for a species that is very likely to become extinct?

Why were women of African origin important in shaping the cuisine of the Virgin Islands?

What is the term for areas of land used for growing crops and raising livestock?

What is the significance of provision grounds in the Virgin Islands?

Barter System

Direct trading of goods, services, and resources without using money
Old method of exchange used for centuries
People trade items they have in abundance for items they lack

History of Economic Activities in the Virgin Islands

Agriculture: growing of crops and raising of animals
Farming: the business of growing crops and raising livestock
Livestock: domesticated animals raised on a farm (e.g., cow, sheep)

Crops in the Virgin Islands

African foods (okra, spinach, pumpkin, yam, pigeon peas, cucumber) grew well in the tropical climate
European foods (wheat, barley, rye, oats) were unsuitable for the climate
African crops predominated due to their suitability and the influence of African cooks on plantations

Economic Activity: Fishing

Endangered species: species likely to become extinct
Closed season: period when hunting certain animals (e.g., birds, fish) is not allowed
Fishing regulations: protect endangered species like lobsters, conchs, and wigs
Closed seasons for specific marine animals:
- Lobster-conch-whelk: July 1 to August 31
- Margate: June 15
- Nassau grouper: April 30
- Red hind: February 15

Economic Activity: Tourism

Comprises activities related to traveling and staying in places outside of one's usual environment
Types of tourists:
- Domestic: people who travel overnight in another part of their own country
- Regional: people who travel within a defined region (e.g., the Caribbean)
Tourism benefits:
- Jobs in the tourism industry (e.g., tour guides, bartenders, hotel workers)
- Income from tourists
Tourist statistics:
- 24,390 from the USA
- 8,648 from Canada
- 38,619 from South America
- 38,619 from Europe
- 7,580 from other regions
- Total: 295,841

This quiz explores the ancient method of exchange, where people trade goods and services without using money. Learn about the history of economic activities, including farming and livestock in the VIR culture.