Which color was predominantly used in Ancient Egyptian marketplaces to signify luxury goods and was strictly regulated by pharaonic decree for commercial use?

Long before modern branding, ancient civilizations used distinct colors to represent their marketplaces, trade goods, and commercial power. These color choices weren't random—they reflected available resources, cultural values, and even social hierarchies. Test your knowledge about how color was used in ancient commercial settings and what these choices reveal about early retail and trade practices across major civilizations.

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Royal Purple (extracted from Murex sea snails)
Egyptian Blue (calcium copper silicate)
Tyrian Red (derived from kermes insects)
Lapis Lazuli Blue (ultramarine from semi-precious stones)