Conquista do Oriente

The "Conquista do Oriente" refers to the European push to explore and establish trade routes to Asia during the Age of Discovery, primarily in the 15th and 16th centuries. Nations like Portugal and Spain sought direct access to Asian markets, spices, and luxury goods, leading to oceanic voyages around Africa and across the Atlantic. This pursuit expanded European influence, opened new trade routes, and ultimately led to the colonization of parts of Asia and other regions. The term highlights Europe's efforts to "conquer" or establish dominance over the eastern markets and territories, transforming global commerce and geopolitics.