Which ancient civilization pioneered the first known standardized inventory management system using clay tablets for tracking goods, quantities and merchant transactions?

The ancient world had sophisticated commercial networks that rival modern global trade systems. From the Silk Road to the maritime routes of Phoenician merchants, ancient civilizations developed complex market strategies and inventory management techniques. Test your knowledge about how these early commercial powerhouses handled their retail operations and responded to changing market trends across vast empires.

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Ancient Egypt, with their hieroglyphic stock records on papyrus scrolls
Mesopotamian Sumerians, with their cuneiform inventory tablets detailing precise quantities and ownership
The Phoenicians, with their alphabetic ledger system for maritime trade goods
Ancient China, with their bamboo slip inventory tracking during the Zhou Dynasty