Which Era Do You Actually Belong In?

Teresa M.

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Are you more of a Stone Age lady or an Industrial Revolution kind of guy? If you have ever felt like you may live in the wrong age, like the Big Data era is not for you, this is the quiz for you! After we dig around in your mind and do a little time traveling, we'll be able to tell you which era would have been perfect for you.

Throughout the quiz, we will ask you about your lifestyle and your thinking. Your friends might think you are a fossil, but you might harbor more innovative techniques than they know. Don't listen to them - listen to us! Our in-depth analysis of your personality and your lifestyle will tell you where in history's timeframe you were really supposed to live. Will it be the era you think it is?

Not all of us are cut out for this face-paced modern world we live in today. Some of us still have our primitive survival instincts intact, and we very well could have thrived living the caveman lifestyle. Put an end to your questions, and choose the answer you naturally gravitate towards. Then, we'll let you know exactly which historical era you were meant to live in!

How do you build a fire?

I use matches.

I use a fire pen.
I use a starter log.

I pour lighter fluid on some stuff.

Do you enjoy camping?

I love going camping.

It's okay.
I prefer hotels.

I wish I could camp forever.

How handy are you?

I am fairly handy.

I'm extremely handy.
I wish we had more machines.

I have my moments.

Which decade do you think was most important?

'20s.

'40s.
'50s.

'80s.

Have you ever been hunting?

I went when I was young.

I'm an avid hunter.
I don't have the stomach for it.

I would like to try it.

Which job would you have held during the Middle Ages?

Vassal.

Reeve.
Bailiff.

Cottager.

Which tool in a toolbox is most important?

Hammer.

Screwdriver.
Wrench.

Pliers.

Which animal would you have on your coat of arms?

Badger.

Lion.
Boar.

Wolverine.

If there were a zombie apocalypse, which weapon would you keep on hand?

Mace.

Sword.
Flamethrower.

Machine gun.

Which ancient civilization do you find most interesting?

Ancient Egyptians.

Ancient Aztecs.
Ancient Romans.

Ancient Mayans.

What would you do with a pile of rocks?

I would build a fort.

I would make a nice garden.
I would make a fire pit.

I would leave them alone.

Which prehistoric animal would you find most frightening?

Mastodon.

Dire Wolf.
Giant Beaver.

Saber-toothed Salmon.

If you could time travel into the future, what would you want to see?

I would want to see future transportation.

I would want to see if humans still exist.
I would want to see how things are made.

I would want to see my future family.

Have you ever worn a loincloth?

No, but they look comfortable.

I have worn a loincloth for Halloween.
I've worn a loincloth in the bedroom.

I wouldn't be caught dead in a loincloth.

Do you have a green thumb?

I'm better with houseplants.

Is it possible to have a black thumb?
I can grow a few vegetables.

I love gardening.

If you woke up on a deserted island, what is the first thing you would do?

I would build a fire.

I would build a shelter.
I would cry.

I would look for water.

How prepared are you for a global disaster?

I'm a prepper.

I could be more prepared.
I'm getting more prepared all the time.

I'm not all that prepared.

Which royal court job would be right for you?

Queen.

King.
Court Jester.

Knight.

How tech savvy are you?

I'm not all that tech savvy.

I'm learning more every day.
I'm really good with computers.

I can keep up.

Which modern day device would you have a hard time living without?

Dishwasher.

Smart phone.
Microwave.

Shower.

Which part of yourself do you trust the most?

Creativity.

Instincts.
Logic.

Faith.

Are you physically fit?

I'm in good shape.

I could do a few more laps.
I workout a few times a month.

I workout a few times a week.

Which school subject was your best?

Shop.

History.
Computers.

Lunch.

Are you at all mechanically inclined?

Not at all.

I can change my own oil.
I do have a lot of mechanical ability.

I'm more technically inclined.

What is your strongest sense?

Touch.

Smell.
Sight.

Hearing.

Which civilization would you have feared more?

Vikings.

Romans.
Native Americans.

Mayans.

Where would you prefer to live in the wild?

Alaska.

Europe.
I would prefer not living in the wild.

South America.

Are you into fishing?

It's not my thing.

I love going fishing.
I don't like fish.

I like Sushi.

Which prehistoric meal would you have preferred?

Mammoth steak with rice.

Turkey leg with oatmeal.
Wild boar with wheat bread.

Aligator with meade.

Which era do you think you belong in?

Wild West.

Roaring '20s.
Industrial Revolution.

Big Data.

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