Which ancient civilization pioneered the practice of 'brand marketing' by stamping distinctive maker's marks on their pottery to indicate quality and origin?

While we often think of marketing as a modern practice, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated methods to promote their goods and establish trade networks across vast territories. From Phoenician merchant markings to Roman advertising practices, the foundations of modern product marketing have deep historical roots. Test your knowledge on how ancient civilizations marketed their products and established consumer trends that sometimes lasted for centuries.

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Ancient Greeks, who used potter's marks (signatures) to distinguish premium pottery from Athens from lower-quality imitations
Ancient Egyptians, who marked royal-commissioned goods with pharaonic seals to indicate divine approval
Mesopotamians, who used cylinder seals on clay containers to track ownership through trade routes
Ancient Chinese, who used imperial stamps on porcelain to certify items worthy of noble households