1. The Age of Migrations: Barbarian Invasions

2. Questions and terms from Rosenwein ethnogenesis Goths (Ostrogoths, Visigoths) Huns Vandals Franks Theodoric Cassiodorus Boethius Dates: 410, 455, 476 What changes does Rosenwein describe as a result of the influx of new peoples into the Empire? What role did the monasteries take in the new order?

3. Questions from Wickham What were the differences between the East and the West during the period of the invasions? Where does Wickham find essential turning points in the story of Rome's disintegration in the West? What specific events, occurring at what point in time, produced irrevocable results? What were the Emperor Justinian's accomplishments? Why was he controversial? To what extent were empresses in the East able to exercise power? What changes occurred with the establishment of barbarian kingdoms? To what extent are these "Germanic" peoples culturally Roman?

4. Justinian’s Conquests (compare to maps on Rosenwein 44, 50-51)

5. San Vitale mosaics: Justinian and Theodora

6. Homework Questions What role does number symbolism have in Gregory's interpretation of his verse from Job? Benedict wishes his Rule not to be harsh or burdensome. What do the monks do with their days? Do you find his recommendations burdensome? Compare St. Martin with St. Antony as a model for a Christian life. You need not get bogged down; just mention a few key points of comparison.