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The split in Islam into two main branches occurred because ______ Muslims believed the Caliph should be selected by merit or piety while the Shia Muslims believe that the Caliph should be selected according to bloodline of the Prophet Muhammad.

Group of answer choices

Sunni

Sufi

Hindu

Caliph

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Sunni is the answer.

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