How well do you know the World Expos?
With Expo 2025 kicking off in Japan this weekend, we thought it was time to test your knowledge of the previous events…
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Question 1 of 12
After the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations in 1851, the Crystal Palace was relocated, giving its name to an area in south London. But in which London park was the fair actually held?
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Question 2 of 12
Taking you to more recent history… in which city was Expo 2020 held?
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Question 3 of 12
…and which Japanese city is currently hosting Expo 2025?
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Question 4 of 12
Which Parisian fashion house’s success is partly down to showcasing their products at the Exposition Universelle 1867?
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Question 5 of 12
The Exposition Universelle 1889 left its mark on Paris with the creation of one of its most famous structures. But what is it?
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Question 6 of 12
The 1962 World Expo also saw the creation of this iconic tower. In which US city will you find it?
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Question 7 of 12
Expo 2010 Shanghai China was the best attended World Expo to date. But how many visitors went over the course of the six-month event?
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Question 8 of 12
Which of these inventions did NOT debut at a World Expo?
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Question 9 of 12
The 1984 Louisiana World Exposition was the first to have a mascot – Seymore D. Fair. But what kind of bird was he?
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Question 10 of 12
Which famous artist debuted their anti-war painting Guernica at the 1937 Paris International Exposition?
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Question 11 of 12
The theme for Seville Expo ’92 was ‘The Age of Discovery’ to celebrate the 500th anniversary of what?
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