Which religious schism stemmed from disputes over legitimate succession of leadership after the death of its key or founding figure?
a. Eastern Orthodox and Catholic
b. Catholic and Protestant
c. Mahayana and Therevada
d. Sunni and Shia
e. Mahayana and Zen
Answer: d. Sunni and Shia
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