Question

Which event marked the end of the Western Roman Empire? The Greek city Byzantium was renamed Constantinople.

Answer 1

Answer:

The Germanic leader Odoacer seize control of Rome.

Explanation:

The deposition of the Western emperor Romulus Augustulus by the Germanic leader Odoacer is usually seen as marking the end of the Western Roman Empire. Odoacer belonged to the "barbarians," as were known by the Romans. However, his actual ethnicity is unclear. After his conquest of Rome, he was considered King of Italy. He was also able to gain the suppport of the Senate, which allowed him to make major changes to the administrative system of Italy.

Answer 2

Answer:

The event that marked the end of the Western Roman Empire was that the Germanic leader Odoacer seize control of Rome.

Explanation:

The fall of the Western Roman Empire was a process of gradual disintegration that took place from about the 3rd to the 6th century, but often dates back to September 4, 476. On that day, the last (but already illegitimate) emperor Romulus Augustus was forced to abdicate by the Germanic leader Odoacer, who subsequently seized the territory of Italy.

This was preceded by two centuries in which the emperors lost their grip on more and more areas, the empire had already been plundered by various peoples and the Germans and Visigoths had already put several puppet emperors on the throne.