What Occupation Did You Have in a Past Life?

By: Kennita Leon
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
What Occupation Did You Have in a Past Life?
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About This Quiz

Did you know that many traits from our previous lives carry over into our present? The occupation you held in the past just may be influencing the way you live your life to this day! Whether you were a candlemaker or a blacksmith, little clues can be found in your attitudes and in your choices. Our quiz offers you a rare and unique opportunity to find out what occupation you may have filled your time with a few centuries ago. 

If you are the athletic type now, have you considered that you might have been a gladiator or a soldier in a former life? By answering honestly and with your gut instincts, we'll be able to match you to the occupation that helped form  your inner work ethic. You might be the type that always goes the extra mile, or you might be the type to run out the door before the clock strikes five. Either way, your behavior will tell us more about you than you might think. 

Put on your thinking hat and tell us how you really feel. We'll take a trip back in our time machine to reveal how you used to bring home the bacon. The time is now! 

Which word best describes you?
Nurturing.
Caring.
Encouraging.
Protective.
Which of these is the best thing about you?
I’m easygoing.
I’m very passionate
I’m honest.
I have a strong work ethic.
What’s your worst trait?
I can work too hard sometimes.
I can be a bit insensitive.
I can be very forgetful.
I don’t take care of myself enough.

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Which situation angers you the most?
Littering.
Getting sick.
Seeing people being taken advantage of.
Lack of respect for your country.
Who do you have a lot of respect for?
People who are charismatic.
People who are innovative.
People who are powerful.
People who are brave.
Which person in history do you have the most respect for?
Gregor Mendel.
Marie Curie.
Queen Elizabeth I.
Winston Churchill.

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Which of these would you say is most you?
I'm a talker.
I'm a thinker.
I'm a commander.
I'm a adventurer.
Which of these can your friends always count on you for?
Great laughs.
Great ideas.
Great advice.
Great times.
Where is your dream vacation getaway?
Italy.
Kenya.
Egypt.
USA.

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When is your favorite holiday?
Arbor Day.
Thanksgiving.
Christmas.
Memorial Day.
What time of day do you feel the most alive?
Early in the morning.
Late at night.
In the afternoon.
In the midmorning.
Which part of your house do you spend the most time in?
The backyard.
The kitchen.
The bedroom.
The garage.

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How would you spend a day off?
Hiking.
Shopping.
Relaxing at a beach or pool.
Something with my family.
What was your favorite class in high school?
Chemistry.
Biology.
Math.
Gym.
Which of these would you major in during college?
Environmental health.
Chemistry.
Business.
Sports Medicine.

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Are you very active?
I spend some time in the sun every day.
I’m moderately active.
I don’t move around very much.
I’m the most active person you know.
Which Olympic sport do you think you’d be good at?
Basketball.
Figure skating.
Archery.
Shot put.
How do you normally get to work?
I work from home.
I take the bus.
I drive.
I take the train.

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What kind of car is your dream car?
A reliable truck that’ll last forever.
Something that looks expensive but isn’t.
A luxury vehicle.
Something fast and sleek.
Which of these is closest to your job?
Conservationist.
Doctor.
CEO.
Police officer.
Which of these do you spend the most money on?
Necessities.
Books.
Antiques.
Cars/bikes.

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How do you like to dress?
An outfit that is simple and understated.
An outfit that is comfortable and casual.
An outfit that is over the top.
An outfit that is fun but functional.
Which of these items can you not live without?
A microwave.
Air conditioning.
A TV.
Headphones.
Which TV channel would be your go-to?
National Geographic.
Home and Health.
CNN.
ESPN.

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Which of these meals sounds absolutely mouthwatering to you?
Roasted vegetables.
Fruit parfait.
Pasta and wine.
Grilled chicken.
Which time period would you have loved to live in?
The Middle Ages.
Ancient Egypt.
The Renaissance.
The Industrial Revolution.
Which hat would you wear?
A straw hat.
A feather headpiece.
A crown.
A sailor’s hat.

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Which of these do you always follow?
Your heart.
Your head.
Your horoscope.
All of the above.
What do you hope your past life was like?
Honest.
Unusual.
Glamorous.
Action packed.
What would you want to be in your next life?
A philanthropist.
A board director of a hospital.
A successful entrepreneur.
A sergeant in the Army.

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