Which ancient civilization first used a standardized 'brand mark' on their pottery to indicate the workshop of origin, creating one of the earliest examples of product differentiation?

Long before modern marketing strategies, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated approaches to product positioning and market differentiation. From Mesopotamian cylinder seals that served as brand identifiers to Egyptian artisans who created luxury goods for pharaohs, these early societies understood the power of distinctive products. Test your knowledge about how ancient civilizations positioned their goods in competitive marketplaces thousands of years before modern branding concepts emerged.

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Ancient Greeks (circa 700-400 BCE)
Egyptians (circa 3000 BCE)
Sumerians (circa 4000 BCE)
Phoenicians (circa 1500 BCE)