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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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