Which ancient civilization pioneered the concept of 'brand sealing' - using distinctive clay seals to mark products as authentic and track their origin?

Before digital ads and social media, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated methods to promote their products. From Phoenician merchants to Roman market vendors, early civilizations understood the importance of branding and consumer psychology. Test your knowledge about these ancient marketing techniques that laid the foundation for modern commerce and retail strategies. Some of these innovative approaches might surprise you!

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Mesopotamians, who used cylinder seals on clay packaging to identify products from specific merchants, creating the world's first recognizable brand identities
Egyptians, who marked papyrus packaging with hieroglyphic seals to authenticate royal-commissioned products
Greeks, who stamped amphora handles with city-state emblems to certify the quality of exported olive oil and wine
Indus Valley traders, who used steatite seals as the first loyalty tokens that customers could collect and redeem