Which ancient civilization pioneered the practice of 'brand marking' by stamping distinctive symbols on pottery and goods to indicate their origin and quality?

Long before digital marketing and social media, ancient civilizations had sophisticated methods for promoting goods and services. From town criers in Ancient Rome to elaborate trade networks in Mesopotamia, marketing has deep historical roots. This trivia challenges your knowledge about one of history's most famous and innovative marketing strategies that helped shape commerce across civilizations.

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Ancient Egyptians, who marked royal goods with pharaonic symbols to indicate items destined for the afterlife
Ancient Greeks, who developed potter's marks (signatures) and standardized amphorae shapes to distinguish products from different city-states
Mesopotamians, who used cylinder seals on clay tablets to authenticate commercial transactions
Ancient Chinese, who used imperial stamps on silk and porcelain to certify quality for goods traveling the Silk Road