In the Egyptian Old Kingdom, the struggle by merchants for greater power led to

a.

foreign invasions.

c.

internal strife.

b.

belief in new gods.

d.

lack of trade with the outside world.

In the Egyptian Old Kingdom, the struggle by merchants for greater power led to: C. internal strife

One strategy that the merchants often used to obtain power is to back up one throne's successor over the other. By funding the military coup of a potential successor, the merchant could obtain a huge power within the empire because they will grant the new king's favor if their successor managed to win the throne.