想請問大家
At one time, huge prehistoric reptiles dominated the earth.
This Age of Dinasours _______ much longer than
the present Age of Mammals has lasted to date.
空格的答案給的是 lasted，
我想請問這格為何不能用 had lasted 呢?
謝謝指教!

過去完成式要跟過去式比較 不是跟現在完成式比

Thank you!