Which ancient civilization first invented standardized product packaging with branded seals that revolutionized long-distance trade and consumer trust?

The ancient world wasn't just about monuments and warfare—it featured sophisticated commercial systems that laid the groundwork for modern retail. From Mesopotamian clay receipts to Roman shopping complexes, ancient civilizations pioneered retail innovations we still use today. This poll tests your knowledge about one of history's most significant retail technology innovations that transformed how products were bought and sold thousands of years ago.

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Ancient Rome with their 'tesserae signata' clay package seals that guaranteed product authenticity across the Mediterranean trade routes
Mesopotamia, where Sumerian merchants created cylinder seal impressions on clay containers to verify contents and prevent tampering
Ancient Egypt, which developed papyrus labels with hieroglyphic branding attached to goods exported throughout the ancient world
Ancient China's Han Dynasty, which introduced silk-wrapped goods with imperial stamps to guarantee quality for Silk Road trading