Which luxury consumer product was so valuable in Ancient Rome that Emperor Nero reportedly spent the equivalent of $100,000 in today's currency on it for a single occasion?

The ancient world had its own consumer markets and luxury brands that signaled wealth and status. From Roman perfumes to Egyptian cosmetics, consumer products were a significant part of ancient economies and social hierarchies. This poll tests your knowledge of consumer trends and product preferences that shaped the marketplace in major ancient civilizations. While the products may be different, the human desire for luxury, innovation, and status symbols has remained remarkably consistent throughout history.

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Tyrian purple dye (extracted from thousands of sea snails to color clothing)
Arabian frankincense (used as premium incense and religious offerings)
Persian saffron (for culinary and medicinal purposes)
Chinese silk (imported via the Silk Road trading network)