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Q · South AmericaMedium · 45s
Consider the following about the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494): It divided South America between Spain and Portugal. Brazil became a Portuguese colony as a result.
TopicSouth America
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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This historic treaty shaped the modern linguistic map of South America.
Final Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2