Which ancient civilization pioneered a 'subscription model' where citizens paid regular taxes in exchange for guaranteed grain deliveries during both harvest and famine seasons?

Before modern subscription services like Netflix and Amazon Prime, ancient civilizations developed their own innovative ways to provide regular goods and services to citizens. These early 'subscription models' helped maintain economic stability and ensured consistent access to necessities. Test your knowledge about how ancient societies implemented recurring service arrangements that laid the groundwork for today's subscription economy.

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Ancient Egypt under the Pharaohs, who created the 'House of Life' system where farmers contributed a portion of crops to royal granaries and received rations during droughts
Mesopotamian city-states, which operated the 'Bread and Beer' program where citizens paid monthly copper tokens for daily household provisions
The Roman Empire's 'Annona' system, which was strictly a free grain distribution program without any contribution requirements
Ancient China's Han Dynasty 'Ever-Normal Granary' policy, which was solely a price stabilization mechanism without individual subscriptions