Which ancient civilization pioneered the first documented customer loyalty program using clay tokens that merchants would give to regular customers for future discounts?

Long before modern loyalty cards and digital rewards programs, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated methods to encourage repeat customers and build merchant loyalty. From special tokens to exclusive access, these early customer retention strategies laid the groundwork for today's loyalty programs. Test your knowledge about how ancient merchants kept their customers coming back!

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Ancient Egypt, where papyrus receipts could be collected and redeemed for special treatment during seasonal festivals
Mesopotamia, where Sumerian merchants issued small clay tokens called 'shedu' that regular customers could exchange for preferential service
Ancient Rome, where the 'tessera' system allowed citizens to collect tokens for repeated purchases at the same market stall
Ancient China, where Han Dynasty shopkeepers provided loyal customers with bamboo tallies that earned discounts after accumulating specific amounts