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Which is an accurate description of Pedro Cabral?

A.
He sailed westward to find a passage to India without going around Africa; on the way, he introduced the Portuguese language to Brazil.

B.
He led a series of expeditions to explore Africa; when he rounded the southern tip of the continent, he named it the "Cape of Good Hope."

C.
He led a fleet of 13 ships on a voyage to India; on the way, he claimed part of South America for Portugal.

D.
He helped advance navigational tools including the astrolabe, compass, and caravel ship.

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C.

He led a fleet of 13 ships on a voyage to India; on the way, he claimed part of South America for Portugal.

I took the test on k12. this is right.

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C.
He led a fleet of 13 ships on a voyage to India; on the way, he claimed part of South America for Portugal.
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