Which ancient civilization first widely used potter's marks as a form of brand identity, with specific symbols indicating the workshop, quality, or origin of ceramic goods?

Before modern retail and global brands, ancient civilizations had their own sophisticated systems of product identification and commercial branding. Artisans, merchants, and traders across various ancient cultures developed unique methods to distinguish their goods in bustling marketplaces. This trivia tests your knowledge about one of history's earliest and most influential examples of product branding.

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Ancient Egyptians, who marked pottery with hieroglyphic symbols representing the royal workshop or region
Ancient Greeks, who stamped distinctive maker's marks on amphorae and pottery to indicate the artisan or workshop of origin
Mesopotamians, who pressed cuneiform symbols into clay vessels before firing to indicate merchant ownership
Ancient Chinese, who painted or inscribed symbols on pottery to designate imperial workshops during the Shang Dynasty