Which ancient civilization pioneered the first known form of product branding by stamping distinctive maker's marks on pottery and goods to indicate quality and origin?

Before modern retail existed, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated commercial strategies and marketing techniques. From the bustling bazaars of Mesopotamia to the trade networks of Rome, these early marketplaces laid the foundation for today's commercial practices. Test your knowledge about how ancient merchants branded their products and attracted customers in civilizations that flourished thousands of years ago!

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Ancient Egyptians, who marked royal-commissioned goods with pharaonic seals to indicate premium status
Mesopotamians, who used cylinder seals on clay containers to identify the merchant and guarantee product authenticity
Ancient Greeks, who inscribed amphoras with the city-state name to promote regional specialties in olive oil and wine
Romans, who stamped brick and pottery with the manufacturer's name as a quality control measure for imperial projects