Which ancient civilization pioneered the use of standardized merchant seals on trade goods as a form of product authentication and brand recognition?

Before modern logos and branding, ancient civilizations used powerful symbols to represent their rulers, cities, and goods in marketplaces across the Mediterranean, Mesopotamia, and beyond. These symbols functioned much like today's brand logos, creating instant recognition and conveying authority or quality. Test your knowledge about these early forms of 'brand recognition' and how ancient merchants and rulers utilized visual symbols to distinguish their products and power.

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Ancient Egypt with their cartouche system
Mesopotamian societies (particularly the Sumerians)
Minoan civilization with their bull imagery
Ancient China with imperial dragon seals