Which Ancient Greek Archetype Are You?

The ancient Greeks believed humans had four fundamental personality types: Sanguine (enthusiastic, active, and social), choleric (short-tempered, fast, or irritable), melancholic (analytical, wise, and quiet), and phlegmatic (relaxed and peaceful). The following questions are designed to suss out which of these 4 primary figures you belong to. Answer them truthfully and let's find out.
Locked doors
1 of 10
How do you feel when you encounter unexpected situations?
I like unexpected situations
I'm not deterred by them, but I don't like surprises
I'm not sure
Uncomfortable
man standing on mountain
2 of 10
Would you consider yourself a spontaneous person?
Maybe a bit
Definitely
Not at all
No, but I'm quick to adjust to new situations.
bored woman
3 of 10
Do you get bored easily?
I never get bored
If I get bored, I always find something to do
Definitely
Sometimes
balls of yarn
4 of 10
How varied are your interests?
I don't have many interests
I'm more interested in the people around me
They are pretty varied
I like to focus on one thing at a time
box with smiling dolls
5 of 10
Are you motivated by emotions?
I am very influenced by how I feel
I manage to mostly avoid it
Mostly yes
No
Burnt lightbulb
6 of 10
How high is your energy level, usually?
Depends on my mood
Very high
I'd say about average
I'm not especially energetic
Flippers on sand
7 of 10
Which of these seems like the perfect weekend to you?
Spending quality time with family and friends
Learning something new
Spending quality time with my partner
Travelling to somewhere new
Rolled bills
8 of 10
I mostly spend Money on...
According to my budget
Buying items with real value or use
Buying gifts for others
Buying unique items or life experiences
Heatbeat monitor
9 of 10
How well do you fight your urges?
I act on my urges, but cautiously.
I try, but find it hard to fight my urges
I always stop to take a moment before I act on my urges
Urges don't influence my actions
New York skyscrapers
10 of 10
Where would you rather live?
It's hard to decide
A big, beautiful city
A place with spectacular nature
Where I grew up
You Are Sanguine
Sanguine
 
Curious and creative, you love the little pleasure of life and enjoy impressing others. You take risks to follow your... READ MORE
You Are Choleric
Choleric
 
As a person with respect for money you enjoy working, but do not like to be subjected to others. You like to prove your... READ MORE
You Are Phlegmatic
Choleric
 
Your imagination is what seperates you from others, and you are constantly working to deeply understand the thoughts... READ MORE
You Are Melancholic
Melancholic
 
This may sound bad in today's use of the word, but back then it meant you may be a realist or a pessimist at times. You... READ MORE
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