Identify two events that helped Octavian to become the only ruler of the Roman Empire.

AJulius Caesar named Octavian as his heir.

BOctavian successfully invaded Egypt, causing his rival Mark Antony to kill himself.

COctavian formed an alliance with Queen Cleopatra of Egypt.

DJulius Caesar was deeply unpopular among the plebeians of Rome.

EAntony and Lepidus supported Octavian’s rise to power.