Which ancient civilization pioneered the first known systematic analysis of consumer behavior by creating detailed market surveys of foreign territories to guide their merchant fleets?

The ancient world had sophisticated commercial systems long before modern retail analytics. From Mesopotamian clay tablets recording transactions to Roman market strategies, understanding consumer behavior was crucial to mercantile success in antiquity. This poll explores how ancient civilizations analyzed and responded to consumer preferences in their marketplaces, revealing surprising parallels to modern retail analytics techniques.

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Phoenicians, who documented preferences in foreign ports to optimize their trading cargo
Egyptians, who used temple records to track seasonal buying patterns for religious festivals
Romans, who conducted census-based market research to determine provincial import needs
Chinese Han Dynasty, who employed imperial agents to report on foreign market demands