Which ancient civilization pioneered the first known use of branded merchandise with 'maker's marks' on pottery and goods as a form of quality assurance and brand identity?

Before shopping malls and online retail, ancient civilizations had sophisticated commercial centers where goods were exchanged and sold. From the bustling agoras of Greece to the complex trade networks of Mesopotamia, retail experiences have been shaped by cultural practices for thousands of years. Test your knowledge about how our ancestors shopped and how these early retail experiences influenced modern commerce!

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Ancient Rome, with artisans using distinct symbols to mark their craftsmanship on goods sold in the Forum
Mesopotamia, where Sumerian merchants stamped clay tablets with unique seals to guarantee product authenticity
Ancient Greece, where potters and craftsmen signed their work with distinctive marks to indicate origin and quality
Ancient Egypt, with hieroglyphic symbols used by royal craftsmen to mark items made for pharaohs and nobility