The Return of Columbus & Tordesillas Treaty Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is Inter Caetera?

An Italian navigator

Papal bull given by Pope Alexander VI (correct)

A Treaty between Portugal and Spain

The queen of Castile

What was the Treaty of Tordesillas?

An agreement declaring lands west of an imaginary line belonged to Spain and lands east belonged to Portugal.

Who was Cristoforo Colombo?

An Italian navigator who discovered the New World.

Who was Queen Isabella?

Queen of Castile in Spain. Signup and view all the answers

Who was King Ferdinand?

King of Spain who financed Columbus's expedition. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Pope Alexander VI?

The pope who gave power to Ferdinand and Isabella regarding bishops and settled disputes over South America. Signup and view all the answers

What is discovery?

The process of making known the existence of an aspect of reality. Signup and view all the answers

What is innocent passage?

The right of ships to pass through another state's territorial waters. Signup and view all the answers

What is sovereign territory?

Independent territory with recognized government and foreign relations. Signup and view all the answers

What is natural law?

God's or nature's law defining right from wrong. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Papal Bull and Treaty

Inter Caetera (1493): Issued by Pope Alexander VI, gave Spain the right to colonize the Americas and Portugal the right to colonize Africa, establishing a demarcation line.
Treaty of Tordesillas (1494): Formalized the division of newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal, designating territories west and east of the imaginary line in the Atlantic.

Key Historical Figures

Cristoforo Colombo: Italian navigator, explored on behalf of Spain, credited with discovering the New World while seeking a route to China.
Queen Isabella: Monarch of Castile, pivotal in the Reconquista, endorsed Columbus's expeditions, imposed Christianity on non-convertible Jews and Muslims.
King Ferdinand: Monarch of Spain, provided financial support for Columbus's 1492 expedition leading to the discovery of the Americas.
Pope Alexander VI: Played a crucial role in resolving territorial disputes between Spain and Portugal, authorized Spanish ecclesiastical appointments in the New World.

Legal and Political Concepts

Discovery: Refers to revealing or acknowledging the existence of a territory or resource previously unknown.
Innocent Passage: Grants vessels from one state the right to navigate through another state's territorial waters without hindrance.
Sovereign Territory: Defined by recognized governance, stable population, functioning economy, and ability to engage in foreign relations.
Natural Law: Universal moral principles regarded as inherent in nature, viewed as superior to human-made laws.

Description

Test your knowledge on key historical concepts related to the Return of Columbus and the Treaty of Tordesillas. This quiz explores important terms like Inter Caetera and the implications of the treaty on colonization. Perfect for students of history and international relations!