Which Portuguese king appointed Cabral to lead the expedition to India?
King Manuel I
King João II
King Afonso V
King Duarte
Answer
King Manuel I of Portugal appointed Pedro Álvares Cabral to lead the expedition to India in 1500. The goal of the expedition was to establish trade relations in India and return with valuable spices.
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