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Question 27

What title did the Senate confer on Octavian in 27 BCE in recognition of his restoration of order?

  1. Imperator Caesar
  2. Pontifex Maximus
  3. AugustusCorrect answer
  4. Dictator perpetuo

Explanation

In 27 BCE the Senate granted the honorific asked about, whose religious overtones conveyed reverence and elevated standing without openly naming a monarchy. The recipient already used Imperator Caesar, became Pontifex Maximus only later, and deliberately avoided reviving Caesar's title dictator perpetuo.

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