What Historical Era Do You Belong In?

By: Brian Whitney
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
What Historical Era Do You Belong In?
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About This Quiz

So many of us live our lives happily in this current day and age, but still, a lot of people wonder what things would be like if they were born in another era. We all have different things that we are good at, but in which era would we thrive, and in which era would our skills not work out very well?

For example, if you are the type of person that could learn to survive really well in the Stone Age and the Iron Age, then you might not do all that great during the age of Classical Antiquity. And if you were meant to be one of the great scholars, poets or thinkers of the Renaissance, then you probably would not fit in all that great during World War II. 

Of course, there may be a lot of different eras that you could do okay in - you are quite resourceful after all - but where do you really belong? Are you the type that would be instrumental in the incredible industrial progress of the Machine Age, or would you feel way more at home in the free-flowing '60s, when so many changes were made in our society and culture? Take this quiz to find out.

You need some food, what do you do?
I go out and kill something.
I prepare a feast!
I make a simple meal.
I try out your new grill.
Which of the movies listed below is your favorite?
"Jurassic Park."
"Sense and Sensibility."
"A Knight's Tale."
"Oliver Twist."
What would be a good profession for you?
A nature tour guide.
An artist.
A soldier.
A venture capitalist.

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What do you want for dinner?
A freshly killed stag.
A roasted pig.
A leg of lamb.
Bacon and potatoes.
How would your friends describe you?
They'd say that I'm self-sufficient.
They'd say that I'm philosophical.
They'd say that I'm hardworking.
They'd say that I'm creative.
How important is money to you?
Not at all.
It is important only because I like to buy things I want.
It is important so I could increase my quality of life.
It is important, which is why I have figured out ways to make a lot of it.

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What beverage are you most likely to drink?
Water.
Wine.
Ale.
Whiskey.
How would you flirt?
Just by being myself.
By being witty and charming.
By showing how fit I am.
By talking about all my good ideas.
Are you much of a group person?
No, I do my own thing.
Of course, it is no fun to be alone.
Yes, there is protection in groups.
Yes, groups help you accomplish your goals.

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What would you do on a weekend night?
Relax and chill at home.
Have a dinner party with friends.
Do something with my family.
Go to the local pub.
Where would you most likely live?
In the country.
In a city.
In a small town.
In the suburbs.
What would you most like to do?
Go camping.
Go to a art museum.
Go to a festival.
Work out.

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Do you worry about being poor?
No. I have what I need.
Not at all.
Yes, and I am kind of poor.
I do sometimes.
Would you make a good survivalist?
I would be excellent at it.
No, I would be awful.
I would do okay.
No, I need my gadgets.
How religious are you?
Not at all.
I am somewhat religious.
I am very religious.
I am not very religious.

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Where would you go on vacation?
Western Samoa.
Paris.
Rome.
London.
Would you want to work in a factory?
No, I would hate being inside all day.
No, that would be a waste of my talents.
Maybe, what does it pay?
Sure, it doesn't seem that bad.
Where you do you shop for vegetables?
I mostly grow my own.
An organic grocery store
The grocery store.
A farmers market.

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How would you travel a mile?
I would walk.
I would ride my bike.
I would try and get a ride.
I would drive.
What would you be doing at a party?
I would be standing by myself.
I would be mingling and flirting.
I would be hanging out by the keg.
I would be blowing off steam and having fun.
Do you like to hunt?
Love it.
No, I hate it.
I don't like it, but I believe it is okay to do it for food.
I have never thought much about it.

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Are artists better than other people?
Not at all.
Of course they are.
No, but they think they are.
No, but they are just as good as anyone else, as long as they work at what they do.
How many times have you been in love?
Zero.
Three or more times.
Once.
Twice
What sounds like the most fun?
Going on an adventure.
Hanging out with close friends and talking over some wine.
Making a meal with my family.
Accomplishing something that has challenged me.

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Would you move to a big city for a better job?
No way.
I already live in a big city.
It depends.
Of course I would.
What do you think of royalty?
They're weak.
They're fun people to party with.
They're very important people.
They're obsolete.
Do you like people to notice you?
Not at all.
Of course I do.
Not really.
No, but I want them to notice my achievements.

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What is your biggest fear?
Not having what I need to survive.
Living a boring life.
Being poor.
Being taken advantage of.
What do you think of your boss?
I don't have one, I work for myself.
I think they're a total drag.
I don't like them, but I respect them.
I don't like them, but I appreciate the work they've given me.
Are you a part of the middle class?
I am not sure what this means.
No, that would be so boring.
No, but I wish I was.
Not quite, but the way things are going I may be soon.

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