Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing the first known branded products, using distinctive pottery marks that functioned similarly to modern trademarks?

The ancient world had sophisticated commercial networks long before modern retail. From the Agoras of Greece to the bustling bazaars of Mesopotamia, ancient civilizations developed complex systems of trade, advertising, and brand recognition. This poll tests your knowledge about how ancient merchants promoted their products and built customer loyalty in an era before digital marketing.

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Ancient Egypt, where artisans marked their pottery with hieroglyphic symbols indicating workshop origin around 3100 BCE
Ancient Greece, where potters signed their work with distinctive marks and names, especially on high-quality painted ceramics
Mesopotamia, where Sumerian merchants stamped clay vessels with cuneiform symbols representing their trading houses
Ancient China, where Han Dynasty craftsmen used seals on pottery to indicate imperial workshop production