What was created by the pope to split the world into two empires?

The Treaty of Tordesillas, established in 1494, was created by Pope Alexander VI to divide the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal. This papal decree drew an imaginary line in the Atlantic Ocean, granting Spain the rights to lands west of the line and Portugal those to the east. It aimed to resolve conflicts over newly discovered territories and ensure both nations could expand their empires without dispute.