Which ancient civilization pioneered the use of shop signs with pictorial representations of products, an early form of visual merchandising that influenced retail display for centuries?

Before modern retail stores, ancient civilizations had sophisticated methods of visual merchandising to attract customers in their bustling marketplaces. From the strategic placement of goods to creative displays, these early merchandising techniques laid the foundation for today's retail practices. Test your knowledge about how ancient merchants showcased their products to stand out in competitive ancient marketplaces!

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Ancient Romans with their tabernae (shops) featuring carved reliefs of products outside storefronts
Ancient Egyptians with hieroglyphic merchandise markers in the marketplaces of Memphis
Mesopotamians with clay tablet advertisements at the gates of Babylon
Ancient Chinese merchants with silk banners depicting goods in the markets of Chang'an