Being Both Astute and Infinitely Diplomatic, Which of the Following

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.