Which ancient civilization pioneered the concept of 'brand positioning' by requiring merchants to stamp their unique seals on products as a quality guarantee and mark of origin?

Before modern retail, ancient civilizations created sophisticated commercial systems that shaped human history. From Mesopotamian clay tablets recording transactions to Roman shopping complexes, these early retail innovations laid the foundation for today's commerce. Test your knowledge about how ancient societies approached retail experiences and brand positioning in their marketplaces thousands of years ago.

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Mesopotamians, who used cylindrical seals on clay tablets to authenticate merchandise and establish merchant identity
Egyptians, who used hieroglyphic cartouches on pottery to indicate royal approval and workshop origin
Greeks, who stamped amphoras with city-state emblems to certify the quality of olive oil and wine
Maya, who painted distinctive glyphs on ceramic vessels to denote the artisan workshop and patron deity