The Treaty of Tordesillas, negotiated in 1493, between Spain and Portugal, drew a boundary line through what continent?

Correct answer: D. South America

  • A. Africa
  • B. Asia
  • C. North America
  • D. South America

Explanation

The Treaty of Tordesillas divided overseas spheres of influence between Spain and Portugal through a north-south line in the Atlantic, affecting their claims in South America. Brazil’s Portuguese-speaking colonial boundary reflects this arrangement.

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