Which ancient civilization's merchants pioneered the use of distinctive pottery maker's marks as a form of product branding that customers used to identify quality goods?

Before modern logos and trademarked slogans, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated systems of product identification and brand loyalty. Merchants and artisans used distinctive symbols, seals, and marks to distinguish their goods in bustling marketplaces from Mesopotamia to Rome. These early branding practices helped establish trust, quality assurance, and customer loyalty in ancient commerce. Test your knowledge about these fascinating early examples of product differentiation and marketing!

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Ancient Greece, where potters' signatures and workshop symbols became so renowned that customers specifically requested products from certain makers
Ancient Egypt, where royal cartouches served as the first product endorsements for pottery sold to the public
Ancient China, where the first government-regulated pottery seals guaranteed quality standards
Ancient Inca Empire, where colored pottery marks indicated the regional origin and social status of the intended customer