Which ancient civilization used 'cartouches' as royal brand identifiers that appeared on official products, monuments, and items of trade to authenticate their origin?

Before modern logos and trademarks, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated brand identities to mark their goods and establish authority. From pottery makers' distinctive seals to royal cartouches, these early branding systems helped consumers identify quality products and official merchandise across vast trading networks. Test your knowledge about how ancient societies marked their commercial and cultural identities thousands of years before modern marketing existed.

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Ancient Egypt - where oval-shaped hieroglyphic name markers designated items made under pharaonic authority
Mesopotamia - where cylinder seals with royal cartouches were rolled onto clay tablets and trade goods
Ancient China - where cartouche stamps were used by the First Emperor to brand unified imperial products
Minoan Crete - where palace cartouches identified goods produced under royal workshops for Mediterranean trade