During the time of the mongol invasions, russia a) was divided into a number of small independent kingdoms centered on trading cities b) was a united empire under the kings of Kiev c) was part of the Byzantine empire d) was launching a series of successful assaults on the Islamic territories of the Abbasid empire

Definitely not B or D, I believe it is A.I have just learned this so yeah. Not really a good answer but all I have to answer. ;3

Explanation:

“i think it is very plausible that if there are five votes to end the death penalty, it could be with the people who are on the court right now,” - smith

so basically it is not clearly and consistently imposed

hello no i dont sorry.