Which ancient civilization pioneered the use of 'market ceiling prices' (maximum price controls) as a pricing strategy to prevent inflation during times of shortage?

In the bustling marketplaces of ancient civilizations, complex economic systems flourished long before modern economics was formalized. From Mesopotamian clay tablets recording transactions to sophisticated Roman trade networks, ancient societies developed remarkable pricing strategies that still influence commerce today. Test your knowledge about how our ancestors determined value, set prices, and managed their economies in this challenging trivia question!

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Ancient Rome under Emperor Diocletian's Edict on Maximum Prices (301 CE)
Ptolemaic Egypt's royal grain monopoly system
The Babylonian Kingdom under Hammurabi's Code
The Han Dynasty's 'Ever-Normal Granary' system