Which ancient civilization pioneered the first documented 'customer loyalty program' through clay tablets that tracked purchases and offered preferential treatment to repeat customers?

Long before modern loyalty cards and digital rewards, ancient civilizations had sophisticated methods for customer retention and relationship management. From the bazaars of Mesopotamia to the markets of Ancient Rome, merchants understood the importance of keeping regular customers happy. This poll explores how ancient civilizations implemented early versions of what we now call customer retention strategies. Test your knowledge about the fascinating intersection of ancient commerce and modern retail principles!

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Ancient Babylon, where merchants kept clay tablet records of regular customers and offered them priority access to new goods
Ancient Egypt, where papyrus scrolls listed 'friends of the merchant' who received special amulets for discounts
Classical Athens, where pottery tokens served as early 'punch cards' for olive oil and wine purchases
Ancient China, where Han Dynasty silk merchants provided jade tokens to returning customers for preferential pricing