1. Transforming Roman World
Byzantine Empire
Transforming Roman World

2. Germanic Kingdoms
German kings replaced many rulers in western Roman Empire
Roman Empire became collection of German states

3. Franks Long lasting German state Clovis (500 A.D.)
Strong military leader
First Germanic ruler to convert to Christianity
Earned support of Roman Catholic Church
Romans and Germans intermarry and form new society

4. ROLE OF THE CHURCH
System of Organization
Popes
Bishops
Priests

5. Gregory I 6th century Strengthened office of pope
Took control of Rome and surrounding territories
Papacy source of religious and political power

6. Monks
“man who separates himself from ordinary human society in order to pursue a life of total dedication to God”
Benedict’s rule
Primary emphasis on prayer and manual labor
Physical labor required
Prayer 7 times a day

7. Monasteries
Centers of learning
Spread Christianity to Europe

8. Nuns Female versions of monks Lived in convents
Abbess in charge of each convent