What Ancient Invention Would You Have Come Up With?

By: Jennifer Post
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
What Ancient Invention Would You Have Come Up With?
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About This Quiz

Do you ever think about where stuff comes from? Not like, from stores or factories, but where the ideas came from. Someone had to think of and execute on the idea for everything you use and touch that isn't straight from nature. Crazy, right? Some useful things were invented in the 1980s, and some things are being invented as you read this, but a lot of everyday items were invented in ancient times. Some of the earliest inventions were beds, complete with wooden pillows. Thank goodness those have gotten some upgrades! Tools, wheels and even marathons are just more examples of ancient inventions.

But which invention do you think you would have come up with? Maybe there's something you're particularly interested in that you would have turned into an actual object or service. They say the best inventions are those that solve some kind of problem or provide a service to people that would make their lives easier. What's the first thing that comes to mind? It's okay if you can't think of anything. 

This quiz will tell you all you need to know about which ancient invention you would have come up with. Don't believe us? Take the quiz now!

If you had the ability to travel back in time and invent something you know already exists, would you?
That sounds like a lot of work.
That's playing with fire.
I'd love the credit.
I hear if you time travel you're not supposed to change anything.

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Which activity would you rather do?
Write
Build something with my hands
Shop
Eat

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What's the most important thing in your life currently?
Having time for my hobbies
Feeling accomplished
Staying up to date on things
Feeling loved

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Are you drawn to items, such as clothing and jewelry, that are a certain color?
I like neutrals.
Black or tan
Anything bright
I don't have a preference.

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What ancient place would be cool to live in?
Rome
Greece
China
Wherever the Mayans lived

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What's the overall style that you want to portray?
Casual
Sturdy
Trendy
Friendly

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If you were to invent something right now, how would you go about coming up with an idea?
Bounce ideas off of people
Spend a lot of time thinking about it
It just has to come naturally.
Find something that doesn't exist but should

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If you had to pick one, what would you say is your worst trait?
I'm too nice.
I can be a little stubborn.
I'm a little high maintenance.
I eat too much sugar.

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When you just want to relax with a good movie, what type do you turn on?
Coming of age
Drama
Romantic comedy
Paranormal thriller

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Do you have a "happy place"?
My room
Nature
My favorite coffee shop
Whole Foods

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Would you bring anyone else in on your invention?
Only someone I trust
No one
Sure — the more, the merrier
Maybe my significant other

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Where are you most likely to go on vacation next?
England
Disney World
The beach
California

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Is it easier for you to fall asleep in one particular location over another?
I can only fall asleep in my bed.
I can sleep anywhere.
The couch is usually good enough.
In a hammock

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Which member of your friend group are you?
The mom
The one to tell it like it is
The fashionable one
The one who picks the restaurants

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When you were in school, what was your favorite thing to learn about?
The English language
Space
Sewing
History

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Do you wish you could live in a time without social media?
Sometimes
I hate social media.
No way!
Maybe Facebook

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Does music speak to you, or is it just something you listen to?
Just listen to it
Music is my life.
I don't love music.
I go through phases.

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Is the job you have now your dream job, or are you still looking for it?
I'm doing some form of my dream job.
Definitely still looking
I love my job!
I don't think I have a dream job.

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Which food do you pretty much always want to eat for dinner?
Pizza
Chicken pesto pasta
Waffles
Cheeseburgers

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If you needed to spruce up your home, which flowers would you want in a vase?
Dahlias
Roses
Daisies
Calla lilies

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Exercise is good for the body and the mind. What's your go-to workout?
Just walking
Weightlifting
Yoga
Nothing really

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Do you prefer to be cold or hot?
Cold, hands down
Ew, neither
I guess hot.
I want to be temperate.

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What would you say is your best feature, physical or not?
I'm creative.
My strong muscles
I have a lot of patience.
My kindness

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If you could choose, which season would you be born in?
Winter
Spring
Fall
Summer

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What type of invention do you think you would have come up with back in ancient times?
Something that can be used for multiple purposes
Some kind of building material
Something pretty
A new type of food or recipe

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Do you think you need to be passionate about the thing you're inventing and the problem it's trying to solve?
There needs to be interest.
Not necessarily
You do if you want it to be good.
You just need to be passionate about creating something.

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Would you leave a job if it didn't fulfill you?
If I had another one lined up
Probably not
In a heartbeat
Not if the money was good

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Are you an all-around creative person, capable of inventing something?
I think I could do it.
It would take a lot of work on my end.
I think it would happen by accident.
I'm told I am.

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Do you confront things that are bothering you head on or wait until they fade away?
I ignore it.
You have to confront things.
Depends on what it is
I usually let it build until I explode.

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Is there a certain type of person you would want your invention to benefit?
Everyone!
People who like fixing things themselves
People who love experimenting with things
Dessert lovers

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