Which ancient civilization pioneered the concept of 'planned obsolescence' in product design, intentionally creating ceramic vessels that would break after a certain period to boost sales?

Before modern manufacturing and digital design, ancient civilizations created remarkable products that demonstrated sophisticated understanding of user needs, materials, and aesthetic principles. From Roman aqueducts to Mesopotamian pottery, these civilizations pioneered product design concepts we still use today. Test your knowledge about how ancient peoples approached product development and design thinking thousands of years before these terms existed.

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Ancient Romans with their mass-produced Samian ware pottery
Ancient Egyptians with their seasonal festival vessels
None - planned obsolescence is entirely a modern concept developed in the 20th century
Ancient Greeks with their Panathenaic festival amphoras