What did ancient civilizations often believe large bones belonged to?
The Bone Wars: Edward Drinker Cope & Othniel Marsh

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Dinosaurs
Giants or mythical creatures
Elephants
Extinct birds
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Edward Drinker Cope's initial career interest?
Farming
Zoology
Engineering
Medicine
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What sneaky tactic did Marsh use against Cope in New Jersey?
He spread false rumors about Cope
He sabotaged Cope's equipment
He bribed workers to inform him of new finds
He stole Cope's fossils
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the main reasons Cope and Marsh's work was considered sloppy?
They lacked proper tools
They were more focused on personal fame
They had insufficient funding
They were inexperienced
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many new dinosaur species did Cope discover by the end of his life?
56
80
100
45
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main consequence of the Bone Wars on Cope and Marsh's lives?
They became wealthy
They gained international fame
They ruined their personal lives
They were awarded Nobel Prizes
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What could have been a better approach for Cope and Marsh during the Bone Wars?
Competing more aggressively
Collaborating and respecting each other
Ignoring each other's work
Focusing solely on personal fame
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