Question

the treaty of tordesillas best facilitated exploration by settling competition over colonized territories. establishing sea routes to asia. sponsoring voyages along africas west coast. selecting trained explorers.

Explanation:

The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) was an agreement between Spain and Portugal that divided newly discovered lands outside Europe between the two powers, resolving disputes over territorial claims from their exploratory efforts. The other options do not align with its core purpose: sea routes to Asia were explored by earlier/separate voyages, Portuguese exploration of Africa's west coast predated the treaty, and the treaty did not involve selecting explorers.

Answer:

A. settling competition over colonized territories.