Quizzes
Quizzes

Create a Quiz

My Favorites

My Watchlist

Search

Random Quiz

Browse Quizzes

All

Entertainment

Geography

History

Hobbies

Humanities

Literature

Movies

Music

Nature

Other

People

Religion

Science

Sports

Technology

Television

Daily Quiz

Cryptozoology

How much do you know about this field of study?

Fun:

(2.47) Difficulty:

(1.69) Quiz ID: #21716
Category: Science Submitted By: Hrsemn4

Question #1

The word "cryptozoology" comes from the Greek word "kriptos" and "zoology". "Zoology" means "the study of animals". What does "kriptos" mean?

Fake, or false
Made up, or created
Hidden
Lost

Question #2

What is the name for an animal sought by a cryptozoologist?

Cryptoid
Cryptid
Cryo-pod
Lost animal

Question #3

Cryptozoology is known as a certain "kind" of science. What six-letter prefix meaning "lying" or "false" is often added to "science" when describing cryptozoology? (Hint: it begins with "Ps".)

Your Answer: Show Hint

Question #4

Critics of cryptozoology do not believe there are unknown creatures left to be found.

True
False

Question #5

What marine animal was discovered in Hawaii in 1976, stirring debate as to the credibility of cryptozoology?

Megamouth shark
Coelacanth
Giant squid

Question #6

Cryptozoologists often reference the real life Giant squid when discussing which creature that appeared in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"?

Your Answer: Show Hint

Question #7

Cryptozoologists are concerned only with discovering animals that have never been seen before.

True
False

Question #8

Despite eluding the cameras of many a cryptozoologist, several creatures have appeared, in fictional form, on the big screen. Which of these movies involves a "real" animal sought by cryptozoologists?

Harry and the Hendersons
Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend
The Mothman Prophecies
The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep
All of the above

Question #9

The study of cryptozoology can be dated as far back as 1892.

True
False

Question #10

In 2007, the History Channel began airing a program focused on cryptozoology and paranormal investigations. What is this show called?

MonsterQuest
In Search of...
The Unknown
Looking for Legends

Share this Quiz: Tweet Share on Facebook Copy Link

Cryptozoology

Question #1

The word "cryptozoology" comes from the Greek word "kriptos" and "zoology". "Zoology" means "the study of animals". What does "kriptos" mean?

Question #2

What is the name for an animal sought by a cryptozoologist?

Question #3

Cryptozoology is known as a certain "kind" of science. What six-letter prefix meaning "lying" or "false" is often added to "science" when describing cryptozoology? (Hint: it begins with "Ps".)

Question #4

Critics of cryptozoology do not believe there are unknown creatures left to be found.

Question #5

What marine animal was discovered in Hawaii in 1976, stirring debate as to the credibility of cryptozoology?

Question #6

Cryptozoologists often reference the real life Giant squid when discussing which creature that appeared in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"?

Question #7

Cryptozoologists are concerned only with discovering animals that have never been seen before.

Question #8

Despite eluding the cameras of many a cryptozoologist, several creatures have appeared, in fictional form, on the big screen. Which of these movies involves a "real" animal sought by cryptozoologists?

Question #9

The study of cryptozoology can be dated as far back as 1892.

Question #10

In 2007, the History Channel began airing a program focused on cryptozoology and paranormal investigations. What is this show called?

Online Now

Get Your Free Braingle Account

Quizzes Quizzes Create a Quiz My Favorites My Watchlist Search Random Quiz Browse Quizzes All Entertainment Geography History Hobbies Humanities Literature Movies Music Nature Other People Religion Science Sports Technology Television Daily Quiz

Cryptozoology

Question #1

The word "cryptozoology" comes from the Greek word "kriptos" and "zoology". "Zoology" means "the study of animals". What does "kriptos" mean?

Question #2

What is the name for an animal sought by a cryptozoologist?

Question #3

Cryptozoology is known as a certain "kind" of science. What six-letter prefix meaning "lying" or "false" is often added to "science" when describing cryptozoology? (Hint: it begins with "Ps".)

Question #4

Critics of cryptozoology do not believe there are unknown creatures left to be found.

Question #5

What marine animal was discovered in Hawaii in 1976, stirring debate as to the credibility of cryptozoology?

Question #6

Cryptozoologists often reference the real life Giant squid when discussing which creature that appeared in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"?

Question #7

Cryptozoologists are concerned only with discovering animals that have never been seen before.

Question #8

Despite eluding the cameras of many a cryptozoologist, several creatures have appeared, in fictional form, on the big screen. Which of these movies involves a "real" animal sought by cryptozoologists?

Question #9

The study of cryptozoology can be dated as far back as 1892.

Question #10

In 2007, the History Channel began airing a program focused on cryptozoology and paranormal investigations. What is this show called?

Online Now

Follow Braingle!

Get Your Free Braingle Account

Quizzes
Quizzes

Create a Quiz

My Favorites

My Watchlist

Search

Random Quiz

Browse Quizzes

All

Entertainment

Geography

History

Hobbies

Humanities

Literature

Movies

Music

Nature

Other

People

Religion

Science

Sports

Technology

Television

Daily Quiz