Which ancient civilization first implemented a 'subscription model' for agricultural products, where citizens pre-paid for regular deliveries of grain and oil from royal storehouses?

The marketplaces of ancient civilizations were sophisticated centers of commerce with innovative approaches to consumer behavior and retail experiences. These early commercial hubs established many practices we still see in modern retail, from brand development to customer loyalty strategies. Test your knowledge about how these ancient civilizations approached commerce and consumer engagement!

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Ancient Egypt, where citizens could subscribe to regular deliveries from the Pharaoh's granaries during the New Kingdom period
Mesopotamia, where temple authorities offered monthly subscriptions to barley and dates
Ancient Rome, where the 'annona' system provided subscription-based food distribution to registered citizens
Ancient China, where Han Dynasty officials developed seasonal subscription deliveries to prevent food shortages