想请问大家
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.
空格的答案给的是 lasted，
我想请问这格为何不能用 had lasted 呢?
谢谢指教!

过去完成式要跟过去式比较 不是跟现在完成式比

Thank you!