Dinosaur Name Meanings Quiz

What is the meaning of the name Brachiosaurus?

• Giant lizard

• Thunder lizard

• Brain lizard

• Arm lizard

Stegosaurus is known as the:

• Roof lizard

• Flat lizard

• Spiked lizard

• Horned lizard

Triceratops translates to:

• King of lizards

• Swift runner

• Giant herbivore

• Three-horned face

What does Velociraptor mean?

• Speedy runner

• Silent stalker

• Quick plunderer

• Clever hunter

Tyrannosaurus rex is best described as:

• Tyrant lizard king

• King of reptiles

• Ruler of the birds

• Giant predator

Apatosaurus is known as the:

• Deceptive lizard

• Giant reptile

• Silent predator

• Huge herbivore

What does the name Barosaurus mean?

• Arm lizard

• Thunder lizard

• Heavy lizard

• Long-necked lizard

Kentrosaurus translates to:

• Armored lizard

• Spiky lizard

• Crested reptile

• Near crested lizard

Therizinosaurus is known as the:

• Beast of claws

• Clawed predator

• Scythe lizard

• Lizard with sickle arms

Catosaurus translates to:

• Clawed hunter

• Fierce lizard

• Swift predator

• Horned lizard