Fun Dinosaur Quiz Collection for Kids and Adults

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Dinosaurs are beloved by fans of all ages, from kids to adults! How much do you know about these fascinating creatures? This article features a collection of dinosaur-themed quizzes.

Questions like “What kind of animals are dinosaurs?”, “What does ‘-saurus’ mean?”, and “What was the lifespan of Tyrannosaurus?” offer plenty of opportunities to learn.

Some questions can only be answered if you’re familiar with specific dinosaurs, so if you consider yourself a dino expert, aim for a perfect score and give it a try!

[For Kids to Adults] Fun Dinosaur Quiz Collection (1–10)

What does “saurus” in dinosaur names mean?

Crocodile
Dragon
lizard

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lizard

“Saurus” is a Greek word meaning “lizard.” In fact, dinosaurs are actually in the lizard family—surprising, right? Also, the “don” in Pteranodon means “tooth,” and the “ops” in Triceratops is said to mean “face.”

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What is a defining characteristic of Pachycephalosaurus?

head
foot
animal cry; chirp; birdsong; (generic) animal/vocal sound

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head

Pachycephalosaurus, with its dome-shaped skull, is a dinosaur popular with children for its unique appearance. Because its skull is very thick, it is often said to have been good at head-butting; however, some argue that absorbing impacts would have been difficult, suggesting it may not have head-butted after all.

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What creatures are said to have evolved from dinosaurs?

bird
turtle
shark

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bird

They may not look much like dinosaurs, but birds are said to be their descendants. They were even featured as a theme in the movie Doraemon: Nobita’s New Dinosaur. Most dinosaurs went extinct about 66 million years ago, but the ones that survived are believed to be birds.

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Which dinosaur is said to have lived in the water?

Spinosaurus
Tyrannosaurus
Triceratops

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Spinosaurus

Speaking of Spinosaurus, it’s a carnivorous dinosaur that rivals Tyrannosaurus in popularity. Based on its high bone density, Spinosaurus is thought to have spent time in the water. Its predatory style is said to be similar to that of crocodiles, which float in the water and wait for prey.

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What was found inside the stomach of the herbivorous dinosaur?

seashell
bone
stone

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stone

You might be surprised and think, “Were they eating stones?” Of course, they weren’t eating stones as food; it’s believed they swallowed them as gastroliths to aid digestion. Many bird species are also known to have gastroliths.

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