Being Both Astute and Infinitely Diplomatic, Which of the Following

question 7

Multiple Choice

Being both astute and infinitely diplomatic, which of the following was not used by Octavian (Augustus) to avoid a second Ides of March?

• A)In acquiring his office, most of his enemies had been killed.
• B)He lived long enough to consolidate his rule.
• C)He avoided such terms as emperor or dictator.
• D)He was able to hold office without monopolizing power.
• E)The Roman military was used as both a threat and as a terrorizing segment of his government.

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