Archaic Life Styles: Which home would you choose?
If you lived in the Lower Pecos during Archaic times, you would not have many choices in a home. In fact, you would have only two options. What would you choose?
Directions: Find out by answering the following questions. For each home feature, you have two choices. Keep a record of the number of times you select answers in Column 1 and the number of times you select answers in Column 2.
Which Archaic Home is Right for You?
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Column 1 |
Column 2 |
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Location |
I want to live in the wide-open spaces. |
I want to live in an enclosed area. |
| Age of Home |
I want an older home. |
I want a brand new home.
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Construction Material |
I prefer a home made of rock. |
I want a home made of wood and other plant material. |
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Restroom Facilities |
I want indoor facilities. |
I will accept outdoor facilities |
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Kitchen |
I want a roof over my oven. |
I want an outdoor oven. |
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Accessibility |
I want a home that is difficult to reach. |
I want a home that is easy to reach. |
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Permanency |
I prefer a home that can’t be moved. |
I want a home wherever I want it to be. |
| Décor | I want a home with painted walls. | I want a home with walls on which to hang things. |
Interpreting your results:
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If most of your answers were in Column 1, you will be happier in an archaic rock shelter.
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If most of your answers were in Column 2, you will be happier in an archaic hut.
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