Which ancient civilization invented the first known form of retail credit, allowing customers to purchase goods with a promise to pay later?

Before modern shopping malls and online marketplaces, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated commercial systems that laid the foundation for today's retail world. From the bustling agoras of Greece to the complex trade networks of Mesopotamia, these early societies created innovations in commerce that we still use in modified forms today. Test your knowledge about these ancient retail pioneers and their revolutionary approaches to buying, selling, and trading goods across the ancient world.

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Mesopotamia (specifically Babylon)
Ancient Egypt
Classical Greece
Han Dynasty China