During the Middle Kingdom period of ancient Egypt…… A. women could not own a business or property
B. slaves produced most goods for the economy
C. the pharaoh lost power and a new middle class began to emerge
D. the merchant class declined due to lack of trade

I believe it is C.

Explanation:

Im doing the research right now to help. So the authority of the pharaoh had declined and the power of the nobility and priesthood started to grow making a new middle age. For a fact I know the pharoah definitely lost power. (I hope this helps you :) )

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