Question

What was the line of demarcation

Answer 1

The Line of Demarcation between Spanish abd Portugese territory was first defined by Pope Alexander Vl (1493) and was later revised by the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494). Spain won control of lands dicovered west of the line, while Portugal gained rights to new lands to the east.

Answer 2

a line drawn by the pope that divided the world in half to settle differences between Portugal and Spain.