Which ancient civilization first implemented a standardized system of product weights and measures specifically designed to prevent merchant fraud in marketplace transactions?

Before digital transformation, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated systems for commerce and trade. These early retail technologies laid the groundwork for modern business practices. This poll explores how ancient societies used innovative methods to track inventory, authenticate products, and create customer experiences in marketplaces that sometimes spanned multiple continents. Test your knowledge about these remarkable early retail innovations!

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Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2600-1900 BCE), with their remarkably precise cubic stone weights found at trading centers
Ancient Egypt (c. 3000 BCE), with their nilometer-based measurement system for grain and commodities
Mesopotamian Sumerians (c. 3500 BCE), with their clay tablet inventory and weight markings
Ancient China (Shang Dynasty, c. 1600 BCE), with their bronze weight standards for silk and grain trade