Which ancient civilization pioneered the concept of standardized product packaging and branding by stamping pottery vessels with specific producer marks to indicate quality and origin?

The marketplaces of ancient civilizations were remarkable centers of commerce and innovation. Many retail practices we consider modern actually have roots dating back thousands of years. Test your knowledge about product innovation and retail operations in the ancient world - from the sophisticated bazaars of Mesopotamia to the complex trade networks of Rome. How well do you know the origins of retail practices that shaped commerce for millennia?

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Ancient Romans, who used stamped amphorae to distinguish wine producers and regions around 200 BCE
Ancient Egyptians, who marked papyrus containers with royal seals to certify medicinal products around 1500 BCE
Ancient Chinese merchants of the Han Dynasty, who branded silk products with producer marks around 100 CE
Ancient Greeks, who implemented pottery maker's marks during the Archaic period around 700 BCE