1. Merging of Church and State: Government in the Middle Ages

2. The Germanics Though pagan the Germanics were necessary because they could protect the people Germanic ways of Governing the People: – Chieftains and Kings – The Bloodfued and Wergeld – The Ordeal

3. The Conversion of the Germanics The most powerful Germanic tribe in Western Europe is the Franks in modern France. The Franks were devout Pagans. However, 493 King Clovis will convert to Christianity to impress his wife Clotilde.

4. The Rapid Spread of Christianity The Frankish King Charlemagne will then spread Christianity all over Europe by building an Empire. Also at this time the Church will begin to Build Monasteries all over Europe to Spread Christianity

5. Monasteries Monasteries will become an important part of the church as center of Religion, Wealth, Education, and Culture. The Monasteries will carry on Roman Culture

6. Gregory the Great Saint Gregory the Great will be the first powerful Pope to get involved in the Secular world. He will declare himself the ruler of all Christendom… All Europe?