Expo's Impact on Human Progress
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Expo's Impact on Human Progress

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Expo ’70 in Osaka was the first Expo to showcase human progress.

False

The wireless telephone was introduced to the public through Expo '70 in Osaka.

True

The host country of Expo '70 in Osaka did not benefit economically from the event.

False

Canned coffee was introduced to the public at Expo '70 in Osaka for the first time.

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Expos only have a negative impact on the local economy of the host country.

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Study Notes

Expos and Human Progress

  • Expos have showcased human progress since the first Expo in London.
  • Expos provide various benefits.

Benefits of Expos

  • Introduction of new technologies to the public: Expo ’70 in Osaka introduced the wireless telephone, also known as the “dream phone,” which led to the development of the mobile phone.
  • Economic development of the host country: Expo ’70 visitors stimulated the local economy in many ways.
  • Improvement of infrastructure: Expo ’70 led to the construction of expressways, subways, and a monorail.
  • Popularization of new products: Expo ’70 helped to popularize the world’s first canned coffee, which was initially introduced in Japan a year before the Expo but didn’t gain attention until then.

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Learn about the benefits of Expos, such as introducing new technologies and boosting local economies, as exemplified by Expo '70 in Osaka.

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