Which ancient civilization first used consistent 'brand marks' on products to indicate workshop origin, with symbols pressed into pottery before firing?

Before modern marketing departments and digital analytics, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated brand strategies to distinguish their goods in bustling marketplaces. From distinctive pottery marks in Mesopotamia to royal seals guaranteeing Egyptian papyrus quality, these early branding techniques laid the foundation for today's commercial landscape. Test your knowledge about how ancient merchants built trust, loyalty, and recognition for their products across vast trade networks.

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Mesopotamians (circa 3000 BCE), who stamped cylinder seals on clay jars to indicate producer and contents
Ancient Egyptians (circa 2000 BCE), who painted hieroglyphic symbols on exported goods to show royal approval
Ancient Romans (circa 100 CE), who stamped 'maker's marks' on pottery and brick to track tax obligations
Ancient Chinese (circa 1000 BCE), who used family crests on silk and ceramics to indicate production region