In 1571, the last major battle using wooden ships was fought between the Holy Roman and Ottoman 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.