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The 5th Century

The 5th century spans from the year 401 to 500 AD. This period is significant for several historical developments in various parts of the world:

The Fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD marked the end of ancient Rome. The last emperor, Romulus Augustulus, was deposed by the Germanic chieftain Odoacer, who became the first King of Italy.
Before its fall, the Western Roman Empire experienced significant military pressure from various barbarian groups like the Visigoths, Vandals, and Burgundians.

The Eastern Roman Empire, later known as the Byzantine Empire, continued to thrive. Emperor Theodosius II ruled from 408 to 450 AD, overseeing the construction of the Theodosian Walls to protect Constantinople.

The migration period saw numerous barbarian tribes moving into Roman territory, leading to the establishment of various Barbarian Kingdoms.
King Clovis I of the Franks unified Gaul, laying the foundations for the Merovingian Dynasty.

In China, the Northern and Southern Dynasties era was characterized by political division and cultural development. Buddhism became increasingly influential.
The Gupta Empire in India was at its height, known for its advancements in science, mathematics, and art.

The Sassanid Empire in Persia faced internal strife and external pressures from the Huns and other nomads.
The Axumite Empire in Ethiopia was flourishing, with its Christian influence spreading into the Nubian Kingdoms.

Saint Augustine of Hippo wrote influential works like "The City of God," shaping Christian theology.
The philosopher Boethius attempted to translate and preserve Greek philosophy into Latin, impacting medieval thought.

The Sack of Rome by the Visigoths in 410 was a symbolic blow to Roman prestige.
The Battle of the Catalaunian Plains in 451 AD where the Romans and their allies halted the westward expansion of Attila the Hun.

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