Primates of the World
1 / 15Meet our closest relatives in the animal kingdom, from great apes to tiny lemurs.
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Which great ape is considered the closest living relative to humans?
About Primates of the World
Give your memory a workout with Primates of the World: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Meet our closest relatives in the animal kingdom, from great apes to tiny lemurs. Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which great ape is considered the closest living relative to humans?
Answer: Chimpanzee
2. Lemurs are found naturally only on which island?
Answer: Madagascar
3. The silverback is the dominant male in a group of which primates?
Answer: Gorillas
4. Which primate is known for using tools, such as sticks to extract termites?
Answer: Chimpanzee
5. The orangutan's name comes from Malay words meaning what?
Answer: Person of the forest
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Primates of the World fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Primates of the World?
Primates of the World has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Primates of the World free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Primates of the World — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Primates of the World take?
Most players finish Primates of the World in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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