Which ancient civilization invented the first known form of branded merchandise by stamping unique maker's marks on pottery to distinguish their products in competitive markets?

In the bustling marketplaces of ancient civilizations, sophisticated marketing strategies were already in play thousands of years ago. From branded pottery in Mesopotamia to strategic product placement in Roman forums, the fundamentals of modern marketing have deep historical roots. Test your knowledge about how ancient civilizations promoted and sold their goods in ways that would impress even today's marketing executives.

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Ancient Egyptians, who marked royal pottery with pharaonic seals to increase value
Mesopotamians, who used cylinder seals to mark products with distinctive merchant identifiers around 3000 BCE
Ancient Greeks, who signed amphoras with potter and painter names to establish artistic reputation
Ancient Chinese, who used imperial stamps on porcelain to guarantee quality during the Han Dynasty