(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Hard of History

During the Modern Age, the Great Navigations marked a new era of discoveries and territorial expansion. This movement was driven by various factors, including the search for new trade routes, the desire to expand borders, and the spread of the Christian faith. In his book 'The Clash of Civilizations,' historian Samuel P. Huntington argues that 'European expansion and the Great Navigations were the events that most influenced the formation of the modern world.' Discuss how the motivations and pioneering efforts of Portugal and Spain in the Great Navigations influenced the configuration of the modern world, highlighting the importance of these events in the interaction between different peoples and civilizations. Also, consider the implications of these processes in the transformation of trade and international relations at the time.