Which ancient advertising technique is considered the world's oldest form of 'branded packaging' that helped consumers identify authentic products from specific merchants?

Before billboards and social media, ancient civilizations had their own sophisticated methods of advertising products and services. From town criers in Mesopotamia to painted signs in Pompeii, the foundations of modern marketing were laid thousands of years ago. This poll explores how ancient merchants and artisans promoted their wares and services across different civilizations. Test your knowledge about these early product promotion strategies that influenced advertising techniques we still use today!

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Mesopotamian cylinder seals used to imprint clay jar stoppers (c. 3500 BCE)
Egyptian papyrus posters with illustrated product benefits (c. 2000 BCE)
Roman painted murals depicting popular taverns and services (c. 100 CE)
Chinese silk banners announcing new merchant shipments (c. 500 BCE)