Which of the following correctly orders these four events from earliest to latest: the formation of the First Triumvirate; the Battle of Pharsalus; the Battle of Philippi; Octavian receiving the title Augustus?
First Triumvirate formed, then Battle of Pharsalus, then Battle of Philippi, then Octavian receives the title Augustus✓Correct answer
Battle of Pharsalus, then First Triumvirate formed, then Octavian receives the title Augustus, then Battle of Philippi
First Triumvirate formed, then Battle of Philippi, then Battle of Pharsalus, then Octavian receives the title Augustus
Octavian receives the title Augustus, then Battle of Philippi, then Battle of Pharsalus, then First Triumvirate formed
Explanation
The First Triumvirate formed in 60 BCE, Pharsalus was fought in 48 BCE, Philippi in 42 BCE, and Octavian received the title Augustus in 27 BCE, so the only correct earliest-to-latest order lists them in exactly that sequence. The other options swap the position of Pharsalus and Philippi or reverse the whole sequence, which does not match the actual dates.