Spain and Portugal divided the New World through the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494, which was brokered by the Pope. This agreement established a meridian 370 leagues west of the Cape Verde Islands, granting Spain rights to the lands west of the line and Portugal rights to those east of it. This division aimed to resolve conflicts over newly discovered territories and allowed both nations to expand their empires. The treaty was later modified by subsequent agreements but laid the foundation for their colonial claims in the Americas.
The Pope split the Land of the New World between Spain and Portugal they called this split the line of Demarcation which was eventually moved again through the Treaty of Tordesillas
Because in the Iberic Penisule, Spain and Portugal could easily go through the seas. The New World was found, and Papa decided to split the world into two: half to Portugal and half to Spain. Spain got most of the America, unless a part of Brazil. From there, a lot of new splits we´re made.
The Pope divided the new world into what he thought was half. Spain got west and Portugal got east. Portugal ended up with just Brazil and Spain got everything else.The pope divided the world in "half." The Line of Demarcation was created to divide the world. Portugal got the land on the east while Spain got the land on the west, which was a greater quantity.
Spain and Portugal both sponsored him
Portugal
It depends entirely on where you are. Some places are closer to Spain (most of the Old World) and others are closer to Portugal (most of the New World).
spain, france, england and portugal.
Spain and Portugal.
Spain and Portugal led the exploration of the New World
The Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494 divided the new world between Spain and Portugal.
Spain i think
Portugal