Alphabet Soup Wars
During WWI, the Triple Entente was abbreviated as the Allies, while their enemies were known as this.
What are the Central Powers?
"Don’t count your chickens..."
Before they hatch.
"To be, or not to be, that is the question."
Who is William Shakespeare?
Napoleon was born on this Mediterranean island in 1769.
What is Corsica?
This streaming service, launched in 2007, revolutionized home entertainment with its subscription-based video-on-demand service.
What is Netflix?
The USSR was the acronym for this now-defunct superpower.
What is the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics?
"Jack of all trades..."
Master of none. (but oftentimes better than master of one).
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
Napoleon was crowned Emperor in this famous cathedral in Paris.
What is Notre-Dame Cathedral?
Known for its durable workwear, this brand was founded by Levi Strauss in 1853.
What is Levi's?
The Persian Gulf War coalition operation abbreviated as this.
What is Desert Storm
"The early bird gets the worm..."
But the second mouse gets the cheese.
"The unexamined life is not worth living."
Who is Socrates?
Napoleon's second wife, Marie Louise, was the daughter of the Emperor of this country.
What is Austria?
This American multinational chain of home improvement and construction products stores is headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina.
What is Lowe's?
The military strategy used by Germany in WWII that translates to "Lightning War" was called this.
What is Blitzkrieg?
"It’s not the size of the dog in the fight..."
It’s the size of the fight in the dog.
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."
Who is Voltaire?
This 1805 land battle is considered one of Napoleon's greatest victories.
What is the Battle of Austerlitz?
Known for its "Easy, Breezy, Beautiful" slogan, this American multinational company specializes in cosmetics.
What is CoverGirl?
The military alliance opposing NATO during the Cold War was abbreviated as this.
What is the Warsaw Pact?
"Curiosity killed the cat..."
But satisfaction brought it back.
"History will be kind to me for I intend to write it."
Who is Winston Churchill?
This British admiral led the fleet that defeated Napoleon at Trafalgar.
Who is Horatio Nelson?
This American multinational corporation, founded in 1901, is best known for its innovations in the steel industry, including the production of automobiles.
What is U.S. Steel?