1) Sources of medieval civilization: Roman, German, Christian

What are the basic institutions, or frameworks of society, culture and politics
brought to Middle Ages by these cultures?

2) Relationship of Christian Church and state power, from late
Roman Empire (Diocletian), Constantine, Byzantine Empire,
Germanic successor states, Carolingian Empire, Ottonian Emperors,
Investiture Controversy, Crusades,

3) Political developments from decline of Roman Empire, barbarian
invasions, Eastern Roman Empire, Germanic successor states,
Carolingian Empire & decline, invasions of 9-10th C.,
feudal institutions, feudal monarchy in England, France
(including Angevin Empire), Germany