In Ancient Roman marketplaces, which innovative retail practice did merchants employ that is considered a precursor to modern product advertising?

The marketplaces of ancient civilizations were vibrant centers of commerce and culture, with shopping practices that might surprise modern consumers. From the agoras of Ancient Greece to the forums of Rome and the bazaars of Mesopotamia, ancient peoples developed sophisticated retail systems. Test your knowledge about how our ancestors approached shopping, trade, and marketplace design in this challenging trivia poll about ancient commercial practices.

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Hanging painted signs with product imagery outside shops to attract illiterate customers
Distributing clay tablets with product descriptions to households in urban centers
Employing professional actors to perform plays demonstrating product benefits
Publishing weekly papyrus newsletters with special offers and discounts