Tordesillas and Brazilian Exploration

In 1493, after Columbus's discoveries, Spanish rulers sought papal support to claim the New World, leading to Pope Alexander IV's demarcation line. This line granted Spain rights to lands west of it, while Portugal was to explore east. Dissatisfied, Portugal negotiated the Treaty of Tordesillas, moving the line further west, allowing them to claim Brazil. This exploration laid the foundation for Brazil's territorial claims in South America.

What was the primary reason for the Spanish rulers to seek papal support in 1493?

• To claim exclusive rights to the New World

• To establish a new religion

• To explore the African coast

• To form an alliance with Portugal

What was the purpose of the line of demarcation established by Pope Alexander IV?

• To divide the New World between Spain and Portugal

• To create a trade route to Asia

• To establish new Christian territories

• To prevent wars in Europe

Which European power was dissatisfied with the initial division of the New World?

• Netherlands

• England

• Portugal

• France

What was the outcome of the meeting at Tordesillas?

• A new line was drawn north to south

• The line was moved further west

• The line was moved further east

• The line of demarcation was abolished

Who sanctioned the change in the line of demarcation in 1506?

• Pope Alexander IV

• Pope Julius II

• King John II

• Queen Isabella

What did the new boundary allow Portugal to claim?

• The entire African coast

• The coast of Brazil

• The Caribbean islands

• The Pacific Ocean

Who discovered the coast of Brazil for Portugal?

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Pedro Alvarez

What was the long-term impact of Brazilian exploration and settlement?

• It caused the fall of the Spanish Empire

• It resulted in the colonization of Africa

• It established Brazil's claim to South America's interior

• It led to the discovery of Asia

Which area did Brazil claim due to its exploration and settlement?

• The interior of South America

• The Caribbean

• The islands of the Pacific

• The western coast of Africa