How might merchants benefit more under capitalism than under mercantilism?

2686-2181 bce-- "egyptian civilization developed along the nile river in large part because the river’s annual flooding ensured reliable, rich soil for growing crops."

1069-664 bce-- "ancient egyptians developed wide-reaching trade networks along the nile, in the red sea, and in the near east."

yes they have. but is this a true false question? if it is, the answer is true.