1. The Middle Ages Introduction

2. Back to Western Europe Where did we leave off?Where did we leave off? –The Roman Empire was collapsing. Invaders attacked Rome from the north (Germania)Invaders attacked Rome from the north (Germania) –Power was shifting East (to what empire?) –The Catholic Church has filled the power vacuum left by the Roman Empire. Church had the power over political, social, economic, and religious life of everyday Europeans.Church had the power over political, social, economic, and religious life of everyday Europeans.

3. In the Middle Ages, the power is with the C.H.U.R.C.H.

4. C hurch authority grew as Roman authority declined. http://www.seflooringamerica.com/i mages/userpics/Person%20vacuu ming.JPG Power Vacuum!

5. Powerful Popes #1 – Gregory the Great (590-604 A.D.) –Took over the day to day administration of Rome. –Instructed military on the defense of the city. –Became an international political leader!

6. H undreds of social and religious needs met by parish priests. http://people.morrisville.edu/~brownmt/english_lit/nunspri1.gif

7. U nification of Europe under the church Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

8. The Conversion of Ireland! Story of St. Patrick (390?-461)Story of St. Patrick (390?-461)

9. R oman and Greek cultural achievements preserved by monasteries. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/wgimages/BN8937_11.jpg Monasteries- People went there to grow spiritually and to escape Europe, which was still in chaos.Monasteries- People went there to grow spiritually and to escape Europe, which was still in chaos. Most influential monk – Benedict of Nursia (470-543)Most influential monk – Benedict of Nursia (470-543) He wrote a Rule. The Rule called for monks to live a balanced life of work and prayer (work consisted of translating ancient texts!)He wrote a Rule. The Rule called for monks to live a balanced life of work and prayer (work consisted of translating ancient texts!)

10. C rowning of Charlemagne in 800 A.D. = key event Example of the power of the church. Basically proves how strong the church had become. http://oncampus.richmond.edu/a cademics/education/projects/we bquests/charlemagne/images/co ronation-charlemagne-MS-8.jpg

11. H oly Roman Empire = main political body under Catholic church

12. In the Middle Ages, the power is with the C.H.U.R.C.H. C hurch authority grew as Roman authority declined. H undreds of social and religious needs met by parish priests. U nification of Europe under the church R oman and Greek cultural achievements preserved by monasteries. C rowning of Charlemagne in 800 A.D. = key event H oly Roman Empire = main political body under Catholic church

13. Basically, Medieval culture was a mix of the three C’s Classical heritage of Rome Christian Beliefs Customs of Germanic Tribes

14. Reflection If you lived during the Middle Ages, what do you think you would have to do or be to be successful?If you lived during the Middle Ages, what do you think you would have to do or be to be successful?