What was the purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
A.
to end a war between Spain and Portugal
B.
to give Portugal control over the Spice Islands
C.
to divide the non-European world between Spain and Portugal
D.
to create a trade agreement between Portuguese and Muslim traders
C. to divide the non-European world between Spain and Portugal
1. C. to divide the non-European world between Spain and Portugal
2. was colonized by Portugal, not Spain.
3. A. Warfare, disease, and harsh treatment, including being forced to work in silver mines or sugar plantations, caused the deaths of many native people.