Regression of society and Rise of the Church

 After the fall of Rome people turned to the church for help.  The church fills the void of power left by the Roman empire.

 Clovis I- Leader of the Franks, converts to Christianity.  Franks convert to Christianity and respecting the churches power.

 hierarchy (chain of command): Pope- leader of the church Bishop- oversees a diocese (collection of parishes) Priest- leader of a parish (local Church)

 The Ordeal- trial held by the church in order to uphold justice. Believed divine intervention would save people. *boiling oil, and hot stone test

 St. Benedict ( )- Monk who established Monasticism (devoting yourself to spiritual work in monasteries)  St. Gregory ( )- Established the power and responsibilities of the Pope

 Monks- educated Christians, only people who could read and write during the dark ages  Nuns- Females who dedicated their lives to god.

 Emperor Justinian- Wants to unite Roman Empire again  Puts down a large revolt in Constantinople, 30,000 people die (shows his authority)

Justinian Reclaims most of the lost Roman Empire.  Justinian’s Code- creates code of laws for byzantine empire  Creates the Hagia Sophia- Large church in Constantinople

 Plague of Justinian (542 A.D.)- kills 25-50% of Constantinople  Justinian will get the plague, but survive  Byzantine reigns for another 1000 years.

 In Groups of 2  Create a presentation on the Byzantine Empire (picture and description on each slide) 1. Title slide and name 2. Why did the Eastern Roman Empire become called Byzantine Empire? 3. Where was Justinian able to reconquer land? How did he do it? 4. Why did a revolt happen in Constantinople? 5. Hagia Sophia 6. Justinian's Code 7. How was Roman Culture preserved in the Byzantine Empire? Give Examples 8. Plague of Justinian 9. Why was the Byzantine empire allowed to survive till 1453?