Asked by Aiden Richardson on May 17, 2024

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How did Pope Alexander VI restructure the land of the non-Christian world in 1493?

A) He granted the northern half of North America to France.
B) He refused to give land to England because it was Protestant.
C) He encouraged more crusades to regain Jerusalem.
D) He granted the Dutch sole control of Africa.
E) He divided the Western Hemisphere between Spain and Portugal.

Pope Alexander VI

was Pope from 1492 until his death in 1503, known for his controversial papacy and involvement in political, military, and familial machinations to increase power.

Non-Christian World

Regions or societies where Christianity is not the predominant religion, including a broad range of religious and cultural traditions.

Western Hemisphere

The half of the Earth that lies west of the Prime Meridian and east of the antimeridian, including the Americas and parts of Europe, Africa, and Antarctica.

  • Distinguish the economic reasons driving European explorers and colonizers, which include the quest for wealth and resources.
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Stephen SchillingMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Pope Alexander VI issued the papal bull Inter caetera in 1493, which divided the non-Christian world between Spain and Portugal through the Treaty of Tordesillas. This divided the Western Hemisphere, with Spain receiving the majority of land in the Americas, while Portugal received control of Africa, Asia, and Brazil.