Which ancient civilization created the first known branded products with manufacturer's marks stamped on goods to guarantee quality and origin?

Long before modern shopping malls and e-commerce, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated retail systems and marketplace innovations that laid the foundation for today's commerce. From standardized currencies to complex trade networks and even early forms of branding, these ancient retail practices were remarkably advanced. Test your knowledge of the world's first retail innovations that shaped how we buy and sell goods today!

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Ancient Romans, who used maker's marks called 'sigillum' on pottery, glassware, and metal goods to indicate workshop origin
Ancient Egyptians, who marked papyrus products with royal seals to indicate they were approved for temple use
Ancient Chinese merchants of the Han Dynasty, who stamped silk products with region-specific emblems
Mesopotamians, who carved cuneiform symbols on clay containers to identify the contents' producers