Which ancient civilization created the world's first known consumer protection laws regarding retail transactions and customer service?

Before modern shopping malls and e-commerce, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated retail systems to serve their populations. From Mesopotamian bazaars to Roman shopping complexes, these early marketplaces laid the foundation for retail concepts we still use today. Test your knowledge about how our ancestors approached customer service, pricing strategies, and retail design in the ancient world.

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Babylon, with Hammurabi's Code establishing fair pricing and penalties for dishonest merchants
Egypt, with Pharaonic decrees regulating marketplace weights and measures
Rome, with the Lex Mercatoria establishing standards for merchant conduct
China's Han Dynasty, with imperial edicts on fair trading practices