Which ancient civilization pioneered the first known large-scale customer loyalty program, offering clay tokens to regular customers that could be exchanged for discounts on future purchases?

The ancient world had sophisticated retail systems that shaped civilizations and drove economic growth. From the elaborate bazaars of Mesopotamia to the complex trade networks of Ancient Rome, retail practices have deep historical roots. This poll explores how ancient civilizations approached consumer behavior and retail sales techniques that influenced commerce for millennia to come. Test your knowledge about the retail strategies that helped build the foundations of modern commerce!

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Ancient Egypt, where temple shops rewarded repeat visitors with 'ankh tokens'
Phoenicians, whose merchant ships issued 'purple shell tokens' to frequent trading partners
Babylonians, whose marketplace vendors created the 'shekel tablet' loyalty system for returning customers
Ancient Greeks, whose agora merchants distributed 'obol chips' to regular patrons