Asked by gracey louise on Jun 13, 2024
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The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) ,which divided the world into exploration zones for the Spanish and the Portuguese,also
A) allowed England to colonize North America.
B) allowed the Dutch to settle India.
C) sanctioned conquest and conversion of the native populations by the pope.
D) allowed the pope to remain in control of Venice.
E) allowed the pope to annex the Ottoman Empire at a future date.
Treaty of Tordesillas
An agreement in 1494 between Portugal and Spain, dividing the newly discovered lands outside Europe between them along a meridian 370 leagues west of the Cape Verde islands.
Exploration Zones
Designated areas set aside for the purpose of exploration, often related to the search for natural resources or scientific research.
Spanish
Spanish refers to the language originating from Spain, now a global language spoken by millions around the world, or to things related to Spain, its people, and culture.
- Acquire knowledge on the suppression and banishment of religious communities in Europe during the sixteenth through the eighteenth centuries.
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Sahar Abdul GhafoorJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Treaty of Tordesillas sanctioned the conquest and conversion of native populations in the lands claimed by Spain and Portugal by the pope. This was done in the hope of spreading Christianity and reducing conflicts between the two European powers. It did not give permission to any other European country to colonize or settle in the Americas or other parts of the world.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the suppression and banishment of religious communities in Europe during the sixteenth through the eighteenth centuries.