The Treaty of Tordesillas established a territorial dividing line between
o Spain and India.
o Spain and Portugal.
o Africa and Portugal.
o Africa and India.
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The Treaty of Tordesillas established a territorial dividing line between
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The Treaty of Tordesillas, signed in 1494, was an agreement between Spain and Portugal to divide newly discovered lands outside Europe. It established a line of demarcation in the Atlantic Ocean, giving Spain the rights to a portion of the Americas and Portugal control over areas in Africa and Asia, including Brazil. This division aimed to resolve conflicts over newly found territories during the Age of Exploration.