Which ancient civilization created the first known consumer protection policies, including standardized weights and measures to prevent merchant fraud?

Before Amazon and eBay, ancient civilizations had sophisticated trade networks and marketplaces that served as the e-commerce platforms of their time. These hubs facilitated global trade, introduced standardized currency, and even had early consumer protection measures. Test your knowledge about these ancient commercial innovations that laid the groundwork for modern retail concepts.

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Mesopotamians (specifically the Babylonians under King Hammurabi's Code)
Ancient Egyptians under Pharaoh Ramses II
The Roman Empire during Emperor Augustus's reign
The Phoenicians in their Mediterranean trading networks