Which ancient civilization first invented a retail technology called 'tesserae' - small tokens that functioned like modern gift cards or store credit for specific merchants?

Before modern shopping malls and e-commerce, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated retail technologies and strategies to facilitate trade. From standardized currency systems to architectural innovations in marketplaces, these ancient retail technologies shaped commerce for millennia to come. Test your knowledge about the fascinating retail innovations that helped ancient merchants succeed in their bustling marketplaces!

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Ancient Romans
Ancient Egyptians
Mesopotamians
Ancient Chinese