Which ancient civilization first implemented a systematic approach to consumer psychology by placing luxury goods at the back of marketplaces to increase exposure to other products?

Before modern retail giants and digital algorithms, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated marketplace strategies. From Babylonian merchant psychology to Roman advertising techniques, the foundations of consumer behavior were established thousands of years ago. This poll explores how ancient civilizations understood and leveraged consumer psychology in their bustling marketplaces. Test your knowledge of the earliest retail innovations that continue to influence modern commerce!

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Roman Empire - with their 'forum transit' design that guided shoppers through a calculated path of increasing value goods
Phoenicians - who pioneered the 'deep harbor' marketplace layout that required customers to walk past common goods to reach exotic imports
Ancient Egyptians - who designed temple-adjacent markets with 'sacred path' layouts leading to premium offerings
Mesopotamians - who created zigzagging bazaar structures that maximized product exposure through mandatory browsing routes