Question

what was the significance of the 1494 treaty of tordesillas? choose 1 answer: a it created a peace across european kingdoms, so portuguese sailors could explore without conflict. b it granted portugal the authority to control nearly all of south america. c it forced portugal to give its african and asian trade routes to spain. d it secured church - backed claims to new lands east of a set line in the atlantic.

Explanation:

• Option A: The Treaty of Tordesillas was between Spain and Portugal, not about all European kingdoms, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Spain, not Portugal, got most of South America, so B is wrong.
• Option C: The treaty divided territories, not forced Portugal to give trade routes to Spain, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: The 1494 Treaty of Tordesillas, with papal (Church) backing, established a line in the Atlantic; Portugal got claims to lands east of it, which matches this option.

Answer:

D. It secured Church - backed claims to new lands east of a set line in the Atlantic.