Which ancient civilization pioneered the first systematic retail data collection system using 'quipu' - knotted cords that tracked customer demographics and product popularity?

Before modern retail analytics, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated methods to track market trends and customer preferences. From Mesopotamian clay tablets recording sales transactions to Roman market surveys, data-driven commerce has deep historical roots. This poll explores how ancient merchants pioneered techniques that would evolve into today's retail big data practices. Test your knowledge about how our ancestors gathered and utilized commercial intelligence to dominate ancient trade routes.

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Inca Empire
Ancient Egypt
Phoenician traders
Han Dynasty China