Prehistoric Life and Dinosaurs Quiz
Test your knowledge of prehistoric life and dinosaurs with questions about periods, species, and extinction events.
#1
Which period did the dinosaurs dominate?
Paleozoic
Mesozoic
Cenozoic
Neogene
#2
What is the name of the largest known dinosaur?
Stegosaurus
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Brachiosaurus
Triceratops
#3
Which dinosaur is known as the 'king of the tyrant lizards'?
Velociraptor
Brachiosaurus
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Diplodocus
#4
What group of animals evolved from dinosaurs?
Mammals
Birds
Reptiles
Amphibians
#5
What is the meaning of the word 'dinosaur'?
Giant lizard
Ancient creature
Terrible lizard
Prehistoric monster
#6
Which dinosaur is known for its long neck?
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Velociraptor
Brachiosaurus
Ankylosaurus
#7
What is the name of the period before the Mesozoic era?
Paleogene
Paleozoic
Precambrian
Proterozoic
#8
Which dinosaur is known for its thick bony plates along its back?
Stegosaurus
Triceratops
Ankylosaurus
Brachiosaurus
#9
What was the likely cause of the extinction of dinosaurs?
Volcanic eruptions
Climate change
Asteroid impact
Predator competition
#10
Which dinosaur is believed to have had feathers?
Triceratops
Stegosaurus
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Velociraptor
#11
What type of dinosaur is considered to be the largest carnivore?
Spinosaurus
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Allosaurus
Giganotosaurus
#12
What is the name of the earliest known dinosaur?
Stegosaurus
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Eoraptor
Velociraptor
#13
What was the name of the scientist who first described and named the dinosaur fossils?
Charles Darwin
Mary Anning
Richard Owen
Louis Leakey
#14
What is the term used to describe a fossilized dinosaur footprint?
Paleontograph
Fossilcast
Trace fossil
Dinosaurian
#15
Which dinosaur is believed to have been one of the fastest runners?
Stegosaurus
Ankylosaurus
Velociraptor
Brachiosaurus
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