Spain & Portugal
Definition
Spain and Portugal are two neighboring countries located on the Iberian Peninsula in Southwestern Europe. They were leading nations during the Age of Discovery in 15th-17th centuries.
Analogy
Imagine Spain and Portugal as two ambitious siblings who started exploring beyond their backyard (Europe), discovering new playgrounds (new lands), meeting new friends (indigenous people), but also fighting over toys (resources).
Related terms
Treaty of Tordesillas: An agreement between Spain and Portugal in 1494 that divided newly discovered lands outside Europe between them along a meridian line.
Age of Discovery: A period from 15th to 17th century when Europeans explored Africa, Americas and Asia extensively.
Conquistadors: Spanish explorers who conquered large areas of Central and South America.
"Spain & Portugal" appears in:
Study guides (1)
Are you a college student?
Study guides for the entire semester
200k practice questions
Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab
Resources
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.