Which ancient civilization pioneered the first standardized retail expansion model with identical storefronts across multiple cities, creating what historians consider the earliest retail chain?

Long before modern shopping malls and e-commerce, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated retail systems that laid the groundwork for today's commercial practices. From Mesopotamian bazaars to Roman macella (food markets), these early retail environments featured remarkable innovations in customer experience, supply chain management, and even early forms of branding. Test your knowledge about how ancient civilizations approached retail expansion and created the first global marketplaces!

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Roman Empire with their thermopolium fast-food counters
Egyptian New Kingdom with royal-licensed trade depots
Phoenician maritime traders with purple-dye shops
Han Dynasty China with imperial silk outlets