About this Study Set
This study set covers History Of Branding through
15 practice questions.
A study of the historical evolution, trademarks, and iconic branding developments throughout history. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 15 questions from the
Historical Milestones in Branding study set below.
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1
Which ancient civilization is credited with being among the first to use potters' marks to identify the maker of ceramic goods?
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A
The Romans
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B
The Ancient Greeks
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C
The Egyptians
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D
The Mesopotamians
2
The Trade Marks Act of 1875, which established the first official trademark registration system in the world, was enacted in which country?
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A
United States
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B
United Kingdom
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C
Germany
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D
France
3
Which company holds the trademark for the 'Red' color used specifically on their product packaging, registered with the USPTO in 1923?
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A
Coca-Cola
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B
Campbell Soup Company
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C
Ferrari
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D
Kodak
4
What is the oldest continuously used logo in history, first trademarked in 1876?
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A
Bass Ale's red triangle
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B
The Coca-Cola script
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C
The Prudential 'Rock'
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D
The Mercedes-Benz star
5
In 1886, John Pemberton created Coca-Cola; the iconic Spencerian script logo was designed shortly after by his partner, who was also his bookkeeper?
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A
Asa Griggs Candler
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B
Frank Mason Robinson
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C
Robert Woodruff
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D
John Stith Pemberton
6
The Michelin Man, or Bibendum, made his debut in 1898; he was created because the founders noticed a stack of tires resembled what?
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A
A human figure
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B
A train wheel
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C
A castle tower
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D
A set of drums
7
Which company launched the 'Swoosh' logo in 1971, designed by Carolyn Davidson for a fee of $35?
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A
Adidas
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B
Puma
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C
Nike
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D
Reebok
8
The first radio commercial, which helped solidify the brand identity of the Queensboro Corporation, aired in which year?
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A
1912
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B
1922
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C
1932
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D
1942
9
Which brand was the first to use a 'mascot' character on its packaging, specifically the 'Quaker Man' in 1877?
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A
Kellogg's
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B
Quaker Oats
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C
General Mills
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D
Post Cereals
10
The 'Pillsbury Doughboy,' officially known as Poppin' Fresh, was introduced in what year?
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A
1955
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B
1965
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C
1975
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D
1985
11
Before becoming a global technology brand, the company Apple Inc. was registered as a partnership on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and whom?
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A
Ronald Wayne
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B
Bill Gates
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C
Paul Allen
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D
Tim Cook
12
Which luxury fashion brand famously used its interlocking 'GG' logo for the first time in the 1960s to honor its founder, Guccio Gucci?
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A
Prada
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B
Chanel
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C
Gucci
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D
Hermès
13
The iconic 'Golden Arches' of McDonald's were first used as architectural features of a restaurant building in which year?
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A
1943
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B
1953
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C
1963
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D
1973
14
Which company debuted the 'Marlboro Man' campaign in 1954 to successfully transition the brand from a 'women's cigarette' to a masculine image?
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A
Philip Morris
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B
R.J. Reynolds
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C
British American Tobacco
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D
Liggett & Myers
15
In 1915, the Root Glass Company designed the famous 'contour bottle' for which brand to ensure it could be recognized even in the dark?
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A
Pepsi-Cola
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B
Dr Pepper
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C
Coca-Cola
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D
Canada Dry
