Which ancient civilization pioneered the concept of 'brand seals' - distinctive symbols pressed into clay or wax that guaranteed a product's origin and quality, similar to modern logos?

Before modern retail, ancient civilizations had sophisticated commercial systems with their own branding concepts. Merchants in ancient marketplaces developed distinct symbols and identities to differentiate their products and build trust with customers. This trivia question explores how ancient merchants leveraged brand storytelling techniques that still influence modern retail strategies. Test your knowledge about how commercial identity was established thousands of years before the advent of modern marketing!

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Mesopotamians (3000-2000 BCE), who used cylinder seals on merchandise to indicate producer and quality standards
Ancient Egyptians (2500 BCE), who marked royal-approved goods with pharaonic symbols to denote superior craftsmanship
Ancient Greeks (800-500 BCE), who stamped amphora handles with potter marks to distinguish premium olive oils and wines
Han Dynasty Chinese (200 BCE), who used carved wooden stamps to mark silk products with merchant family emblems