The Turkish Naval Advance in the Mediterranean

question 46

Multiple Choice

The Turkish naval advance in the Mediterranean

• A)resulted in the Turkish conquest of southern Italy.
• B)was decisively halted at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571.
• C)was unopposed by the West.
• D)caused Spain to pay money to the sultan to avoid a Turkish invasion.
• E)was halted in the west, however, the Turks were still the leading power in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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