Which ancient civilization invented the first known retail loyalty program, where clay tablets served as 'tokens' that regular customers could exchange for discounts?

Before modern retail existed, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated commercial systems. From the bustling agoras of Greece to the complex market networks of Mesopotamia, these early societies pioneered retail concepts we still use today. This trivia explores how ancient peoples innovated in commerce, distribution, and merchandising thousands of years before department stores and e-commerce. Test your knowledge about the retail innovations that have stood the test of time!

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Phoenicians, who offered loyalty tokens to frequent traders at their Mediterranean ports around 1200 BCE
Ancient Egyptians, who provided papyrus discount scrolls to nobility who frequently purchased luxury goods
Romans, who introduced the 'fidelis emptori' (faithful buyer) copper coins for repeat customers at urban markets
Ancient Chinese merchants during the Han Dynasty, who issued bamboo tallies to returning customers