Theme+System

The Theme System, a form of stratification, was used in Western Europe. The system divided the empire into separate military districts, each ruled by a strategoi, or military leader. The strategoi were elected by the emperor and ruled in exchange for their loyalty to the emperor. The system helped the eastern part of the empire last longer than Western Europe because it provided a sense of organization.

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Created by Hannah Hollon 10/23/08