Which treaty divided the newly discovered lands between Portugal and Spain?
Treaty of Tordesillas
Treaty of Zaragoza
Treaty of Utrecht
Treaty of Westphalia
Answer
The Treaty of Tordesillas, signed in 1494, divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Portugal and Spain. This agreement established a line of demarcation, with lands to the west of the line belonging to Spain and lands to the east belonging to Portugal.
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