Question

In 1571, the last major battle using wooden ships was fought between the Holy Roman and Ototman Empires. The Battle of Lepanto on the Gulf of Corinth saw thousands of Turks lose their lives and most of the Ottoman fleet destroyed. What impact would this naval encounter have on the Ottomans and their impact on European trade?

Select one:
a.The Ottoman Empire would arise with a larger, stronger navy.
b.The Ottoman Empire had little use for a navy after Lepanto.
c.The Ottoman Empire lost most of its economic control in Western Europe.
d.The Ottoman Empire would defeat the Holy Roman Empire on land.

Answer 1

The Ottoman Empire lost most of its economic control in Western Europe.

Step-by-step explanation:

This naval battle would mark the end of the Ottoman's influence on Western Europe's economy. While the Ottoman Empire would still have strong holdings in North Africa and Eastern Europe they would never be the strong force they had once been to the Holy Roman Empire and the rest of Western Europe.

Answer 2

Answer: The answer to the question is A.The Ottoman Empire would arise with a larger, stronger navy.

Step-by-step explanation:

After they saw many of their people die they were able to become stronger and have a stronger navy