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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.

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Sunni

Sufi

Hindu

Caliph

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Sunni is the answer.

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