Which ancient civilization invented one of the earliest forms of product branding by stamping distinctive maker's marks on pottery and goods to indicate quality and origin?

Long before modern retail technology, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated commercial systems. From Mesopotamian clay tokens for tracking inventory to Roman marketing techniques, these innovations laid the foundation for today's retail practices. Test your knowledge about these early commercial technologies and branding strategies that shaped the marketplace of antiquity!

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Ancient Egypt, with royal cartouches serving as early brand identifiers
Ancient Rome, with 'ex officina' (from the workshop of) marks on ceramics and goods
Ancient China, with imperial seals denoting approved merchandise
Ancient Persia, with cylinder seals used as commercial signatures