Question

"22 POINTS PLEASE ANSWER" What was the Roman Pontifex? A. a papal decree that gave Portugal control over trade in the Americas B. a papal decree that gave control over any newly discovered lands to Catholic nations in Europe C. a papal decree that gave Spain control over the African slave trade D. a papal decree that gave the Church control over any newly discovered gold and silver mines

Answer 1

I think the answer is A. a papal decree that gave Portugal control over trade in the Americas

Answer 2

It is none of those. is it really the highest roman church position that can only be held by patrictians.