Following the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494,__________ took all lands to the east of the demarcation point (46° W longitude),and __________ took all the lands to the west.

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The Treaty of Tordesillas was signed between Spain and Portugal in 1494, dividing the newly discovered lands outside of Europe between the two countries. The demarcation line was drawn at 46° W longitude. Portugal received all lands to the east of the line, while Spain received all lands to the west of the line. Therefore, the correct answer is A) Portugal; Spain.

Following the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494,__________ Took All Lands