Which ancient civilization held a shopping festival called 'Mercatus' that occurred every nine days and was specifically designed for rural farmers to sell their goods in urban centers?

Before modern Black Friday or Singles' Day, ancient civilizations had their own remarkable shopping festivals that combined commerce, religion, and community. These specialized market events were crucial economic drivers that sometimes spanned multiple days and attracted merchants from distant lands. Test your knowledge about these fascinating early retail traditions that laid the foundation for commerce as we know it today.

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Ancient Rome
Ancient Egypt
Mesopotamia
Ancient China