because he found a shorter and faster route to get to the spice islands
Magellan went to open the "Spice route" without damaging relations with Portugal.
Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who in 1519 set sail to find a route to the Spice Islands. While on the expedition, Magellan discovered the Strait of Magellan and was the first European to cross the Pacific Ocean.
Spanish colonization in the Philippines was primarily driven by the desire for resources, power, and spreading Christianity. The Spanish saw the Philippines as a strategic location for trade routes and resources such as spices and precious metals. Additionally, the missionaries aimed to convert the indigenous population to Christianity.
In search of fame and fortune, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan set out from Spain in 1519 with a fleet of five ships to discover a western sea route to the Spice Islands. En route he discovered what is now known as the Strait of Magellan and became the first European to cross the Pacific Ocean.
He was looking for a faster route to the spice islands
His aim was to find a western route from Portugal to the spice islands of Indonesia
The "spice islands" east of India.
t find the spice islands in the east indies
Magellan's sponsors wanted new land and a faster route to the spice islands
The goal for Columbus had to do with the spice trade. He set out to discover a better route to India. Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer.
He contributed to this world for some reason. He did it because he wanted to go to the spice islands the other route which is the west way.