Who in this area had power? What kind of power? Why? How was it obtained or transferred? Was power gendered? Was it divided? If so, what happened when powers clashed?

Structures of Power (submit notes)

For today’s class you are responsible for bringing in answers and examples from your area for our group discussion of sixth-century structures of power. Here are some questions to consider: Who in this area had power? What kind of power? Why? How was it obtained or transferred? Was power gendered? Was it divided? If so, what happened when powers clashed?

You must submit a copy of your notes made in preparation for today’s discussion.