People weren't elected they were natural heirs to the empire
It was the 5th century BC.
5th century
The year 340 BC is classified as the 4th century BC.
5th century bc
490 BC falls within the 5th century BC. The 5th century BC spans from 500 BC to 401 BC, with 490 BC situated near the beginning of that century. This period is notable for significant events in ancient history, including the Persian Wars.
The year 456 BC falls in the 5th century BC. The designation "BC" (Before Christ) counts backwards from the year 1 AD, so the 5th century BC includes the years 500 to 401 BC. Therefore, 456 BC is part of that range.
if it is 5th century AD then it is at least 400 years after bc or bce
The year 450 BC falls within the 5th century BC. The 5th century BC spans from the year 500 BC to 401 BC. Therefore, 450 BC is situated in the middle of that century, a time notable for significant events in ancient Greece, including the development of democracy in Athens and the flourishing of philosophy and the arts.
It is in the middle of the 8th century BC. The years 1 to 100 BC (inclusive) are the 1st century BC. 101 to 200 are the 2nd century BC 201 to 300 are the 3rd century BC 301 to 400 are the 4th century BC 401 to 500 are the 5th century BC 501 to 600 are the 6th century BC 601 to 700 are the 7th century BC 701 to 800 are the 8th century BC . . . and so on.
Persia 5th century BC
5th Century BC
Socrates lived in the 5th century BC in Ancient Greece. He was born around 470 BC and died in 399 BC.