Which ancient civilization first used formal 'brand marks' on products to indicate workshop origin and quality guarantees for consumers?

Before modern marketing strategies, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated techniques to distinguish their products and build consumer loyalty. From distinctive pottery marks in Mesopotamia to branded goods in Roman markets, these early branding practices laid the foundation for today's marketing world. Test your knowledge about how ancient peoples promoted their wares and established commercial identities thousands of years before Madison Avenue.

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Ancient Greeks, who stamped pottery with maker's marks to guarantee quality and origin around 700 BCE
Ancient Egyptians, who marked royal products with pharaonic seals to indicate divine approval around 3000 BCE
Mesopotamians, who used cylinder seals on clay containers to track inventory and prevent theft around 4000 BCE
Ancient Chinese, who stamped silk and pottery with imperial marks to control regional distribution around 1500 BCE