The Age of Exploration resulted in significant discoveries that reshaped the global landscape. Notable explorers like Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan opened new sea routes, discovering the Americas and establishing connections with Asia and Africa. The introduction of the European perspective on geography led to cartographic advancements and increased interest in distant lands. Additionally, the period saw the exchange of goods, cultures, and ideas, known as the Columbian Exchange. This exchange deeply affected agriculture, culture, and economies on both sides of the Atlantic, fundamentally altering human interaction and global interconnectedness.