In ancient Rome (1st century CE), which of the following methods was commonly used to share product reviews and merchant reputations?

Before digital platforms like Amazon and Yelp, how did ancient civilizations share product reviews and consumer feedback? This trivia explores the fascinating history of early product review systems and how they influenced commerce in ancient times. Test your knowledge about how our ancestors evaluated goods and services, and how these early review systems shaped market dynamics in historical trade centers.

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Inscriptions on walls near marketplaces called 'alba' that listed merchants and commentary about their products
A centralized 'Review Senate' that published monthly papyrus scrolls rating all merchants in the empire
Merchant rating coins called 'denarii recensere' that were awarded to businesses by consumer guilds
Public speaking contests called 'mercātus verba' where consumers would debate product quality before audiences