Question

Which Portuguese nobleman led a fleet of 13 ships on a voyage to India but first sailed west to use the winds?

a. Pedro Cabral
b. Prince Henry the Navigator
c. Vasco de Gama
d. Bartolomeu Dias

Answer 1

the answer is pedro cabral

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Pedro Cabral was the Portuguese nobleman led a fleet of 13 ships on a voyage to India but first sailed west to use the winds. The correct option in regards to all the options given in the question is option "a". Pedro Alvares Cabral was not only a great Portuguese nobleman but also a great military commander, explorer and navigator. He is credited with the discovery of Brazil. It is thought that Cabral came from a minor noble family, but had a great educational background.