Half of the "New World" once belonged to this empire. What was the first global empire and the longest lived in Europe?
Answer Portuguese Empire
The longest-lasting empire in Europe, the Portuguese Empire became the first global empire by colonizing overseas territories. It began with the 1415 seizure of Ceuta, saw its height with its 1500 colonization of Brazil, and ended with its relinquishing power over Macau in 1999.
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