Which ancient civilization pioneered the use of branded merchandise by stamping pottery with maker's marks that served as early logos for quality assurance and brand recognition?

Before digital marketing and television commercials, ancient civilizations had their own sophisticated methods of product promotion and brand recognition. From merchant seals in Mesopotamia to shop signs in Pompeii, the foundations of modern marketing have deep historical roots. Test your knowledge about how ancient merchants and artisans promoted their goods and established their reputations in marketplaces across the ancient world.

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Ancient Rome with their 'Ex Officina' (from the workshop of) stamps
Ancient Greece, where potters and painters signed their works as early as the 8th century BCE
Ancient Egypt, with hieroglyphic seals denoting royal workshops
Ancient China, with pottery marks during the Shang Dynasty