Which ancient civilization is credited with creating the first standardized 'brand marks' on retail goods to indicate workshop origin and quality assurance?

Before modern logos and slogans, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated methods to distinguish merchants and their goods in bustling marketplaces. From distinctive pottery marks to unique architectural elements on storefronts, ancient retailers understood the power of brand recognition. Test your knowledge about how ancient civilizations approached what we now call 'brand positioning' in their commercial activities.

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Ancient Egyptians, who marked pottery and textiles with hieroglyphic seals representing specific royal workshops
Ancient Romans, who developed the 'sigillum' system where manufacturers stamped products with distinctive marks that served as quality guarantees
Mesopotamians, who used cylinder seals on clay containers to denote the merchant house responsible for the goods
Ancient Chinese merchants of the Han Dynasty, who used specific color combinations and symbols to identify their trade houses