Which ancient civilization first introduced standardized product packaging with branded seals to prevent tampering and authenticate merchandise in long-distance trade?

The marketplaces of ancient civilizations were remarkable centers of product innovation and retail ingenuity. From the Agoras of Greece to the Forums of Rome and the Grand Bazaars of Mesopotamia, these early commercial hubs established retail practices that would influence trading for millennia. Test your knowledge about these fascinating early retail environments and the product design innovations that emerged from these cradles of commerce.

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Ancient Egyptians, who sealed pottery jars with hieroglyphic-marked clay stoppers for wine and oil exports
Mesopotamians, who used cylindrical seals on clay containers to mark official merchant goods and prevent counterfeiting
Ancient Chinese, who wrapped silk products in branded paper packages with imperial seals for the Silk Road trade
Ancient Greeks, who stamped amphoras with city-state emblems to certify the quality of olive oil and wine