Which ancient civilization created the first systematic brand strategy by requiring artisans to place identifying marks on pottery and bricks, essentially creating the world's first trademark system?

Long before modern marketing existed, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated techniques to promote their goods and establish recognizable commercial identities. From Phoenician merchant marks to Roman advertising, these early branding strategies laid the groundwork for today's marketing practices. Test your knowledge about one of history's most influential early brand strategies that still impacts how we think about product promotion today!

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Mesopotamia (circa 3000 BCE), where royal seals certified quality and origin of goods
Ancient Rome (circa 100 CE), where 'ex officina' stamps on goods indicated manufacturer responsibility
Ancient China (circa 200 BCE), where imperial edicts mandated maker's marks to track taxation and quality
Ancient Egypt (circa 1500 BCE), where hieroglyphic cartouches on products indicated royal patronage