Which ancient civilization first used branded merchandise with maker's marks as a consumer trust strategy and early form of brand identity?

Before modern retail strategies and brand positioning, ancient civilizations had sophisticated commercial systems that influenced trade for millennia. Their approaches to consumer behavior, market positioning, and 'brand identity' were surprisingly sophisticated despite technological limitations. Test your knowledge about how ancient merchants established trust, built reputations, and created enduring commercial legacies that parallel today's retail strategies.

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Ancient Mesopotamians, who stamped clay tablets with unique merchant seals to guarantee quality of goods around 3000 BCE
Ancient Egyptians, who marked papyrus with royal cartouches to designate premium goods for pharaonic consumption
Ancient Greeks, who inscribed pottery with artisan signatures to differentiate premium wine and olive oil exports
Ancient Chinese, who used imperial seals on silk and pottery to authenticate luxury goods for the royal court