1. Golden Age Pyramid
The Golden Age Pyramid demonstrates the “life cycle” of a society, nation, and/ or peoples.
Components of the Pyramid
Rise
Peak
Fall

2. Rise Gain territory Establish a government Create an economy
Trading, production, and services
Create an army/ military
Uniform Culture
The people share common language, religion, food, traditions

3. Peak Peace Prosperity Power Time of no war
Wealth, opulence, riches, affluence
Power
No competition for control of the territory
Most powerful military

4. Fall Economic depression Natural disaster Loss of population
Trading is poor, bad harvest
Loss of population
disease
War
Natural disaster
Government overthrown

5. Text Analysis- Life in Ancient Greece- According to Homer
Required materials- Text, Golden Age Pyramid chart, writing utensil
As a class, read the text “Life in Ancient Greece- According to Homer”
As a group…
Re-read the text noting rise, peak, and fall factors on the Golden Age Pyramid Chart worksheet as a group
You will have 15 minutes to complete the reading and chart with your partner!

6. My Civilization Golden Age Pyramid
Required materials- Rubric, markers, black ink pen, glue, scissors, legal paper
Review directions/ rubric with Ms. Hunt
Label the page in your IN following the Text Analysis/ Golden Age Pyramid Chart- My Civilization Golden Age Pyramid
You will have the remainder of class to work on your Golden Age Pyramid.
Reminders:
Colorful, Correct, and Creative ☺
You will NOT receive a new sheet of legal paper… Work wisely!
This is an independent assignment and will account for a 50 point grade!
*DUE Wednesday September 20