Isimply conclude that the eighth . . amendment . . cannot tolerate [giving out] a sentence of death under legal systems that permit this unique penalty to be so wantonly and so freakishly imposed.according to justice smith, the death penalty is a fair penalty that is used justly. is a sentence that can be applied without standards. is not clearly and consistently imposed. is protected by the eighth amendment.

The correct answer is D. Constantinople

Explanation

Eastern Roman Empire also was known as Byzantine Empire (since the year 395 to 1453) was a European empire which in its moment of greatest expansion occupied the territory of current Greece, Italy, Egypt, Turkish, Syria, Switzerland, Tunisia, South of Spain and north of Algeria. Its capital city was Constantinople, current Istanbul. Additionally, its form of government was the autocracy and its religion was Christianism.