Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing product branding by placing maker's marks on pottery that functioned similarly to modern logos?

Before modern branding and e-commerce, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated approaches to product design and marketing. The artifacts we find today weren't just functional—they were carefully designed with both practical use and aesthetic appeal in mind. This poll explores how ancient civilizations approached product design principles that still influence modern marketing strategies. Test your knowledge about how our ancestors created, branded, and marketed their products thousands of years ago!

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Mesopotamians, who stamped cylinder seals on clay vessels to identify the workshop of origin around 3500 BCE
Ancient Egyptians, who painted hieroglyphic symbols on products to denote royal ownership around 3000 BCE
The Indus Valley civilization, who carved distinctive symbols on trade goods around 2600 BCE
Ancient Chinese dynasties, who used painted marks to identify imperial workshops around 1600 BCE