Answer: D
Explanation: The group now known as Sunnis chose Abu Bakr, the prophet's adviser, to become the first successor, or caliph, to lead the Muslim state. Shiites favored Ali, Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law. Ali and his successors are called imams, who not only lead the Shiites but are considered to be descendants of Muhammad.
Answer:
the first nine states to approve
Because they were against blacks and captured and killed them.
Military power and technology.
