Dinosaurs Quiz

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This quiz covers everything about dinosaurs with questions that include:

  • Identifying different dinosaur species
  • Understanding dinosaur classifications
  • Arranging dinosaur periods in order
  • Fun fill-in-the-blank dinosaur facts

Whether you’re a palaeontology pro or just a fan of Jurassic Giants, this quiz will challenge your dinosaur knowledge. Maybe you’ve always wondered if the T-Rex was just misunderstood or if the Stegosaurus was the original disco dancer with its plates! We designed this quiz for all you dino enthusiasts out there. Whether you dream of roaming with the sauropods or dodging the swift raptors, get ready to test your prehistoric prowess. Do you think a Velociraptor would make a great running mate in a relay race?

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Dinosaur Quiz

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Q1: What was the largest known carnivorous dinosaur?

A1: Spinosaurus

Q2: Which of the following were herbivorous dinosaurs?

A2: Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Brachiosaurus

Q3: Arrange these dinosaur periods in the order they occurred, from earliest to latest.

A3: Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous

Q4: Match each dinosaur to its classification.

A4: Tyrannosaurus Rex - Theropod, Stegosaurus - Ornithischian, Triceratops - Ceratopsian

Q5: Use some of the following answers to fill in the blanks:

A5: The Tyrannosaurus Rex was a carnivorous dinosaur belonging to the saurischian clade.

Q6: Which period did the Stegosaurus live in?

A6: Jurassic

Q7: Which of the following dinosaurs are classified as theropods?

A7: Velociraptor, Allosaurus, Deinonychus

Q8: What feature is Stegosaurus most known for?

A8: Bony plates along its back

Q9: Which dinosaur is known for having a large frill and three horns?

A9: Triceratops

Q10: What does the name "Tyrannosaurus Rex" translate to?

A10: Tyrant lizard king

Q11: Which dinosaur is believed to have had feathers?

A11: Velociraptor

Q12: Which of the following were sauropods?

A12: Brachiosaurus, Apatosaurus, Diplodocus

Q13: What was the primary diet of the Diplodocus?

A13: Herbivorous

Q14: Which dinosaur is famous for its three horns and frilled neck?

A14: Triceratops

Q15: What does the term "herbivorous" mean in relation to dinosaurs?

A15: Plant-eating

Q16: Which of the following dinosaurs are known for having a long neck?

A16: Brachiosaurus, Diplodocus, Apatosaurus

Q17: Which dinosaur is often depicted with a sail-like structure on its back?

A17: Spinosaurus

Q18: What type of dinosaur was the Velociraptor?

A18: Theropod

Q19: Which of the following dinosaurs are known for having plates or spikes?

A19: Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Spinosaurus

Q20: Which dinosaur is known for being one of the fastest?

A20: Velociraptor

Q21: What era did dinosaurs primarily dominate the Earth?

A21: Mesozoic

Q22: Which of the following dinosaurs are considered sauropodomorphs?

A22: Apatosaurus, Argentinosaurus, Camarasaurus

Q23: What was the primary defense mechanism of the Ankylosaurus?

A23: Club-like tail

Q24: Which of the following are examples of carnivorous dinosaurs?

A24: Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Allosaurus

Q25: Which dinosaur is known for having a long, whip-like tail?

A25: Diplodocus

Q26: What caused the mass extinction of the dinosaurs?

A26: Asteroid impact

Q27: Which of the following are known as "bird-hipped" dinosaurs?

A27: Iguanodon, Parasaurolophus, Triceratops

Q28: Which dinosaur is known for its distinctive sail on its back?

A28: Spinosaurus

Q29: What does "Theropod" refer to in dinosaur classification?

A29: Bipedal carnivorous dinosaurs

Q30: Which of the following dinosaurs had a horned frill?

A30: Triceratops, Styracosaurus, Centrosaurus

Q31: Which dinosaur is known for its massive size and long neck?

A31: Brachiosaurus

Q32: Which dinosaur is considered the largest land predator?

A32: Giganotosaurus

Q33: Which of the following dinosaurs are known to have been bipedal?

A33: Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Allosaurus

Q34: Which dinosaur is known for its armored body and clubbed tail?

A34: Ankylosaurus

Q35: Which of the following are known as "duck-billed" dinosaurs?

A35: Parasaurolophus, Edmontosaurus, Corythosaurus

Q36: What is the term for dinosaurs that walked on two legs?

A36: Bipedal

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