Answer:
A. Some rulers raised armies to conquer larger territories and defend their borders.
B. Rulers made laws for their subjects and set up courts to keep the laws.
D. Conquering rulers seized land from nobles and gave it to those who would swear allegiance to them as king.
Answer:
Someone who is "punctilious" is careful about manners
Example:
That boy is punctilious to his guests every event or occasion.
The reason why the first 100 days of presidency are so important for the president is because it's used to measure their accomplishments and success, their judged based on their first 100 days in office.