Ch+13+State+Structure

By Veronica edited by Kristine and Jason also Rodaw And Colin
 * The Byzantine empire survived through the fall of the western half of Rome.
 * Emperor had complete rule over political and religious matters during the 6th century, theocracy
 * Bureaucrazy and laws made created a centralized state
 * Corpus Iuris civils is the codification of Roman laws, made by Justinian
 * Brought order to the state
 * During the 8th century the Theme system was established:
 * Generals were given a peice of land and governed that specific area
 * Led military and central administration
 * Appointed by the imperial government
 * kept a close watch on generals to make sure there were no plans of decentralization
 * Theme system helpd resist invasions and meant stronger political and social order