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Question 37

What became of Lepidus after Octavian stripped him of triumviral power in 36 BCE?

  1. He was executed on Octavian's orders
  2. He was banished from Roman territory entirely
  3. He was reinstated as a full triumvir five years later
  4. He lived out his life stripped of political power but kept the priestly office of Pontifex MaximusCorrect answer

Explanation

Octavian removed Lepidus from the triumvirate and all political and military power in 36 BCE but let him keep the largely ceremonial office of Pontifex Maximus, which he held until his death. He was not executed or banished from Roman territory, and the triumvirate was never restored to include him again.

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