Which ancient civilization created the world's first known retail loyalty program, offering clay tokens to repeat customers that could be exchanged for discounts on future purchases?

Before digital marketplaces and modern stores, ancient civilizations had sophisticated retail systems that shaped economic development. From Mesopotamian bazaars to Roman shopping complexes, retail history stretches back thousands of years. This poll explores how our ancestors conducted commerce and the innovative retail practices that would eventually evolve into today's global marketplace. Test your knowledge about the retail pioneers of antiquity!

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Ancient Rome with their 'clientela' system for privileged shoppers at the Trajan's Market
Phoenician merchants who issued carved ivory 'regular patron' tokens to ship captains who frequently purchased their goods
Ancient Egypt where papyrus 'royal customer' scrolls granted access to premium goods in marketplace stalls
Babylonians with their 'preferred buyer' cuneiform tablets offering priority access during seasonal market festivals