Which ancient civilization invented the first standardized retail weights and measures system that included official inspectors who would verify merchant scales in marketplaces?

Long before modern shopping malls and e-commerce, ancient civilizations created sophisticated retail environments that would influence commerce for millennia. From Mesopotamian bazaars to Roman shopping complexes, retail innovation has deep historical roots. This poll explores a fascinating aspect of ancient retail technology that revolutionized the shopping experience and facilitated commerce across vast empires. Test your knowledge about how our ancestors approached the challenges of merchandise display, customer experience, and retail efficiency.

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Indus Valley Civilization (using the harappan binary weight system)
Ancient Egypt (using the royal cubit system established under Pharaoh Khufu)
Mesopotamia (using the Babylonian shekel system standardized under Hammurabi's Code)
Ancient China (using the standardized measures established during the Qin Dynasty)