The year 476 is the generally accepted date for the fall of the Western Empire. Who was the last emperor of the western empire?
Correct answer: B. Romulus
- A. Remus
- B. Romulus
- C. Clovis
- D. Maximus
Explanation
Romulus Augustulus is conventionally regarded as the last western Roman emperor; he was deposed by Odoacer in 476 CE. The name Romulus can confuse students with the legendary founder of Rome, but here it refers to the emperor's name.
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