Which ancient civilization invented the first known customer loyalty program, using clay tokens that customers could collect and later exchange for goods?

The ancient world wasn't just about monuments and wars - it was also home to sophisticated retail systems! From the agoras of Greece to the forums of Rome and the bazaars of Mesopotamia, ancient civilizations developed complex commercial networks that laid the foundation for modern retail concepts. This trivia question explores how these early civilizations innovated in retail technology to solve problems we still tackle today. Test your knowledge about the surprising retail innovations from thousands of years ago!

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Mesopotamia (specifically Babylonian merchants around 2000 BCE)
Ancient Egypt (during the New Kingdom period)
Roman Empire (during the reign of Emperor Augustus)
Ancient China (Han Dynasty merchants)