How well do you know the fascinating world of dinosaur species? Take this quiz to explore the diverse and mysterious creatures that roamed the Earth long ago! Dinosaurs were not just creatures of massive size but came in a variety of shapes and forms, each unique in its features. Their physical characteristics give us insight into their lifestyles and environments.
Being able to identify different dinosaur species by their traits might involve understanding their skull shapes, body sizes, and even feather patterns! Our modern birds often allude to these ancient features. This trivia will challenge your knowledge of their distinct features and characteristics that made them adapt in their prehistoric world.
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How many horns did Triceratops have?
2
2
3
3
1
1
0
0
What was the weight in pounds of a Pachycephalosaurus?
4000
4000
2000
2000
8000
8000
6000
6000
What did Parasaurolophus have on its head?
Feathers
Feathers
Bony spikes
Bony spikes
Hollow crests
Hollow crests
Horns
Horns
Which of these is the name of a dinosaur?
Miniraptor
Miniraptor
Tinyraptor
Tinyraptor
Microraptor
Microraptor
Smallraptor
Smallraptor
Which dinosaur’s name means ‘Bird Robber’?
Ornitholestes
Ornitholestes
Orinosaurus
Orinosaurus
Sarcolestes
Sarcolestes
Janenschia
Janenschia
What was the weight in pounds of a Corythosaurus?
17720
17720
13290
13290
8860
8860
4430
4430
What was the length in feet of a Claosaurus?
12
12
24
24
6
6
18
18
What type of dinosaur features on the logo of the Toronto based NBA basketball team?
Allosaurus
Allosaurus
Tyrannosaurus rex
Tyrannosaurus rex
Deinonychus
Deinonychus
Velociraptor
Velociraptor
Which dinosaur’s name means ‘deceptive lizard’?
Triceratops
Triceratops
Acrocanthosaurus
Acrocanthosaurus
Allosaurus
Allosaurus
Apatosaurus
Apatosaurus
What is the shortest known armored dinosaur?
Emausaurus ernsti
Emausaurus ernsti
Tatisaurus oehleri
Tatisaurus oehleri
Scutellosaurus lawleri
Scutellosaurus lawleri
Scelidosaurus harrisonii
Scelidosaurus harrisonii
Which of these dinosaurs is the heaviest?
Acrocanthosaurus
Acrocanthosaurus
Albertosaurus
Albertosaurus
Allosaurus
Allosaurus
Apatosaurus
Apatosaurus
Which of these is not a close relative of T-Rex?
Tarbosaurus
Tarbosaurus
Alioramus
Alioramus
Herrerasaurus
Herrerasaurus
Albertosaurus
Albertosaurus
The name of which predator means ‘New Hunter’?
Neoraptor
Neoraptor
Seismosaurus
Seismosaurus
Neoceratops
Neoceratops
Neovenator
Neovenator
What did most dinosaurs snack on?
Plants
Plants
Other dinosaurs
Other dinosaurs
Animals
Animals
Anything
Anything
The jaws of Deinonychus were lined with lots of small serrated teeth, why were they curved backwards?
To make chewing easier
To make chewing easier
To stop the escape of struggling prey
To stop the escape of struggling prey
To prevent tooth decay
To prevent tooth decay
To create room in the jaws for more teeth
To create room in the jaws for more teeth
What was the weight in pounds of a Euoplocephalus?
10500
10500
3500
3500
14000
14000
7000
7000
What was the weight in pounds of a Dravidosaurus?
2000
2000
4000
4000
1000
1000
3000
3000
How many known species of Velociraptor were there?
2
2
1
1
4
4
3
3
What was the weight in pounds of a Hadrosaurus?
12000
12000
6000
6000
9000
9000
3000
3000
Which of the following prehistoric creatures is a dinosaur?
Yangchuanosaurus
Yangchuanosaurus
Shonisaurus
Shonisaurus
Deinosuchus
Deinosuchus
Archelon
Archelon
What is the heaviest known stegosaur?
Tuojiangosaurus multispinus
Tuojiangosaurus multispinus
Dacentrurus armatus
Dacentrurus armatus
Hesperosaurus mjosi
Hesperosaurus mjosi
Stegosaurus stenops
Stegosaurus stenops
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