Which ancient civilization created the world's first known retail customer experience innovation called 'The Inspector of Merchants,' who enforced standardized pricing and quality controls in marketplaces?

The ancient world had sophisticated trading systems long before modern retail. Ancient civilizations developed complex marketplaces that featured many innovations we still use today - from standardized weights and measures to consumer protections and brand identifications. This poll explores how ancient societies pioneered retail concepts that would become foundational to commerce throughout history. Test your knowledge about one of history's most influential retail innovations!

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Ancient Egypt, where inspectors wore distinctive blue sashes and used nilometers to ensure fair grain pricing
Ancient Rome, where aediles enforced the Lex Julia de Annona to regulate market prices and product quality
Mesopotamia, where temple authorities stamped clay tablets to certify merchant honesty and product authenticity
Ancient Greece, where agora officials called metronomoi used standard weights to prevent consumer deception