Laozi

I.

Early Years A. He lived in the late 500s bce B. He wrote a small manuscript of 5000 character, the Dao de Jing

II.

Significant Events A. Daoism taught people to follow the way of nature by living simple lives. B. People believed that he was a China. Contributions A. Daoism encouraged rulers to rule less harshly. B. He created Daoism.

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IV.

Personal Attributes. A. He a very wise man. B. He was a hard worker to keep the Daoism working.

V.

My Impressions A. I think he is a wise and powerful leader. B. He was a nice leader to stop ruling harshly.