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What event determined the start of the middle ages

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The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 A.D. marked the start of the Middle Ages.

  • Q:What are the dates for the Middle Ages? A:The Middle Ages span from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 A.D. to the beginning of the Renaissance in the 14th century.
  • Q:What event caused the fall of the Western Roman Empire? A:The fall of the Western Roman Empire was a gradual process that was marked by the depositions of several Roman emperors, including the last one, Romulus Augustus, in 476 A.D.