Trivia Quiz

🐒 Monkey Quiz – How Well Do You Know Them?

20 Questions

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Monkeys have been around for millions of years, with some species dating back to the Miocene epoch. They are believed to be our closest relatives in the animal kingdom. Although we don't share a direct lineage, humans and monkeys share many common characteristics, such as body structure and opposable thumbs. Monkeys come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from small marmosets to large baboons. Furthermore, they display a range of behaviors, including socializing with other members of their group, using tools, playing games, or engaging in play fights - which is very similar to how human beings interact with one another. This similarity has allowed us to learn more about ourselves by studying them closely over the centuries.

Quiz Questions

Which monkey is this?

Baboon
Mandrill
Rhesus Monkey
Capuchin

Monkeys are tree-dwelling mammals. True or False?

True
False

Which monkey is this?

Golden Tamarin
Macaque
Capuchin
Langur

How many species of monkey are there?

Which monkey is this?

Mantled Guereza
Howler Monkey
Pygmy Marmoset
Yellow Baboon

Monkeys are known as primates. What other animals are in this group? Select all that apply

Apes
Lemurs
Gibbons
All of the above

Which monkey is this?

Baboon
Spider Monkey
Golden Langur
Tibetan Macaque

Which of these monkeys is the smallest?

Silvery Marmoset
Pygmy Marmoset
Talapoin Monkey
Cotton-Top Tamarin

Which Monkey is this?

Dusty Leaf Monkey
Spider Monkey
Black Lion Tamarin
Squirrel Monkey

Which of these monkeys is the largest?

Gelada
Yellow Baboon
Nepal Grey Langur
Mandrill

Which Monkey is this?

Baboon
Mandrill
Proboscis Monkey
Golden Monkey

One species of monkey lives in an area that receives snow for several months. Can you guess which one?

Bonnet macaque
Japanese macaque
White-cheeked macaqaue
Lion-tailed macaque

Which Monkey is this?

Marmoset
Squirrel Monkey
Rhesus Monkey
Lesula

Monkeys are very social animals. They spend a significant amount of time bonding socially and grooming each other. But do all monkeys live in groups? Yes or no?

Which Monkey is this?

Bonnet Macaque
Proboscis Monkey
Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey
Golden Lion Tamarin

One Hundred Percent of monkeys are diurnal (active during the day). True or False?

Yes, all monkeys are active only during the day.
No, some monkeys are nocturnal (active at night).

Which Monkey is this?

Bonet Macaque
Japanese Macaque
Howler Monkey
Emperor Tamarin

Which of the following can monkeys do?

Solve problems.
Learn new behaviors by observing others.
Use tools
All of the above.

Which Monkey is this?

Guereza
De Brazza's Monkey
Mandrill
White-Faced Saki

Which of the following do monkeys use to communicate?

Vocalizations
Facial expressions
Postures
All of the above

About the Author

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Heather Hall is a writer at A-Z Animals, where her primary focus is on plants and animals. Heather has been writing and editing since 2012 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture. As a resident of the Pacific Northwest, Heather enjoys hiking, gardening, and trail running through the mountains with her dogs.

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