Which ancient civilization pioneered the use of shop signs with pictorial representations of products as an early form of visual merchandising?

The ancient world was filled with innovative retail experiences and marketing techniques that laid the foundation for modern commerce. From the bustling agoras of Greece to the sophisticated markets of Mesopotamia, ancient civilizations developed complex systems for displaying, promoting, and selling their goods. This trivia challenges your knowledge about the visual merchandising techniques employed by merchants thousands of years ago. Test your understanding of how ancient retailers created compelling shopping experiences!

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Ancient Egyptians, who hung painted papyrus signs showing available goods outside their marketplace stalls
Ancient Romans, who used carved relief signs and frescoes outside shops to indicate products sold within
Ancient Chinese merchants, who hung silk banners with calligraphic product descriptions at market entrances
Ancient Mayans, who placed stone carvings of available products at the entrance to their market squares