Review the contributions of Pedro Alvarez Cabral on the field of exploration and world societies. Using examples, evaluate the explorer and his contribution (s) to European culture and exploration. Write 3-4 sentences to justify your choice with examples.

Pedro Cabral, Portuguese seaman, discovered Brazil and was key to the final set up of trade in India.

Explanation:

Even though other explorers such as Amerigo Vespucci, Vincente Yánez Pinzón, and Diego de Lepe ha all sailed along the Coast of Brazil before Cabral, none of them claimed the area for their king, like Cabral did. He took possession by raising a cross and carrying a religious ceremony.