Which ancient civilization was known for its strategic 'brand positioning' of purple dye as a luxury product exclusively for royalty and the elite?

Before modern marketing departments and digital campaigns, ancient civilizations had their own sophisticated approaches to brand positioning. From the specialized pottery makers of Athens to the renowned purple dye merchants of Phoenicia, ancient sellers understood the power of differentiation and reputation. Test your knowledge about how ancient civilizations positioned their products and services in their respective marketplaces.

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Phoenicians, who carefully restricted production and maintained the secret extraction process from the murex sea snail
Egyptians, who marketed papyrus as a premium writing material available only to high priests and pharaohs
Romans, who positioned their Falernian wine as the exclusive choice for senatorial banquets and imperial celebrations
Chinese Han Dynasty, who positioned silk as a royal commodity and prohibited export of silkworms on penalty of death