What was the significance of the expeditions of Columbus and Magellan?

Initially, the purpose of the expedition of Christopher Columbus was to find a sea trade route from Europe to India. Thus, he wanted to find a way around the Portuguese fleet.

However, his discovery became more unexpected and great as he opened 2 previously unexplored continents to the rest of the world.

Thus, humanity has received new territories for development and use.

Magellan’s expedition gave the concept of the unity of the world’s oceans, thanks to the fact that he traveled around the world, he proved the sphericity of the Earth.