Which ancient civilization first developed a standardized retail pricing system where goods had fixed prices rather than being exclusively negotiated through bartering?

Before modern retail analytics and supply chains, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated commercial systems that laid the groundwork for today's retail practices. From the bustling marketplaces of Mesopotamia to the complex trade networks of Rome, early societies pioneered innovations in product distribution, marketing, and consumer engagement that would shape commerce for millennia. Test your knowledge about these ancient retail pioneers and their revolutionary approaches to the business of buying and selling.

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Ancient Egyptians, who used price tags written on papyrus for goods sold in royal marketplaces around 1250 BCE
Ancient Romans, who implemented the Edict on Maximum Prices under Emperor Diocletian in 301 CE
Phoenician merchants, who created the first merchant guilds with standardized pricing around 900 BCE
The Han Dynasty in China, which established government-regulated prices for silk and other luxury goods in 120 BCE