Which ancient civilization is credited with creating the first widely recognized branded products through distinctive pottery maker's marks that functioned similar to modern trademarks?

Before modern marketing existed, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated commercial strategies to distinguish their goods. From distinctive pottery marks in Mesopotamia to branded goods in Roman markets, product differentiation has ancient roots. This poll explores how early civilizations created what we now recognize as 'brands' - distinctive marks, symbols, or reputations that signified quality and origin. Test your knowledge about these fascinating early commercial innovations that laid the groundwork for today's global branding practices.

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Ancient Rome with their 'ex officina' (from the workshop of) stamps on pottery, glassware, and metal goods
Ancient Greece through their amphora marks that identified specific city-states and pottery workshops
Ancient Egypt with their royal cartouches that were applied to goods made exclusively for pharaohs
Ancient China with their imperial seal marks on porcelain indicating which dynasty and workshop produced the item