Dark Ages Regression of society and Rise of

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Dark Ages Regression of society and Rise of the Church

Dark Ages Regression of society and Rise of the Church

Where is the “light” in Western Europe during the Dark Ages? � After the

Where is the “light” in Western Europe during the Dark Ages? � After the fall of Rome people turned to the church for help. � The church fills the void of power left by the Roman empire.

Kingdom of the Franks � Clovis I- Leader of the Franks, converts to Christianity.

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

Role of church � hierarchy (chain of command): Pope- leader of the church Bishop-

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

Church trials � The Ordeal- trial held by the church in order to uphold

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

Important Saints � St. Benedict (480 - 547)- Monk who established Monasticism (devoting yourself

Important Saints � St. Benedict (480 - 547)- Monk who established Monasticism (devoting yourself to spiritual work in monasteries) � St. Gregory (590 -604)Established the power and responsibilities of the Pope

Monks and Nuns � Monks- educated Christians, only people who could read and write

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

Meanwhile in the East… the Byzantine Empire

Meanwhile in the East… the Byzantine Empire

Byzantine Emperor � Emperor Justinian- Wants to unite Roman Empire again � Puts down

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

Justinian accomplishments Justinian Reclaims most of the lost Roman Empire. � Justinian’s Codecreates code

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

Plague in Constantinople � Plague of Justinian (542 A. D. )- kills 25 -50%

Plague 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.

Activity on Byzantine Empire � � 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

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