Which ancient civilization pioneered the use of 'brand seals' on products as a form of quality assurance and merchant identification?

Before modern retail, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated commercial systems that laid the groundwork for today's marketing and retail practices. From the Phoenician merchants who branded their wares with distinctive marks to the Roman advertising painted on walls, product marketing has ancient roots. Test your knowledge about how ancient civilizations handled their retail strategies and product promotion!

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Mesopotamians, who stamped clay tablets with cylinder seals to verify merchant identity and product origin
Ancient Egyptians, who marked papyrus packaging with hieroglyphic symbols denoting royal approval
Greeks, who carved manufacturer symbols into amphora handles to indicate wine or olive oil quality
Indus Valley traders, who used soapstone seals on cloth bundles to track merchandise through trade routes