The Chinese population is the result of the joining of hundreds of ethnic groups, however, the largest number corresponds to the group called the Han.
Despite the ethnic complexity that developed in China, several ethnic groups were unified and others ceased to exist, leaving no or little trace of their existence.
A large number of ethnic groups were absorbed by the Han, and it is from this fact that it determines its superiority in number in relation to other ethnic groups.
Due to the variety of ethnicities, the Han group practices different languages.
culture and religion
Chinese civilization is very old, as well as its social organization, this structure provided the emergence of different cultures and religions.
Chinese philosophy has exerted and still exerts a great influence on its people. Thus, the Chinese philosophical basis presents itself in the essence of the religions practiced in the country: Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.
Despite being the cradle of the three religions mentioned, China is still home to other religions other than those mentioned.
There are other types of religions existing in China, they are Islam, popular religions, in addition to Christianity that is divided into Catholicism and Protestantism, but are very restricted, consolidating as a minority.
Chinese people celebrate their dead, that's a tradition.
In literature, China is not surpassed by any society in terms of its time of existence. The practice of printing comes from Chinese inventions, however, even before the invention, the Chinese were already developing writing from inks and brushes.
It is part of Chinese culture to value classical philosophers, writers and poets, many classical sages elaborated irreverent texts, as well as criticisms of everyday life exercised at the time.
Another cultural element developed by Chinese civilization presents itself in music, they created many musical instruments such as zheng, xiao and erhu migrated to other regions of the Asian continent as east and southeast.
One of the heritages practiced until the present day that comes from the Chinese culture is the Bonsai, and which later had other practitioners such as Japan and Korea.
science and technology
Perhaps many don't know, but China is responsible for inventing important instruments that make life easier for thousands of people around the world. Among the various technologies developed by the Chinese are:
• Compass: instrument of orientation in geographic space.
• Printing: art of passing onto paper, woven the content composed of letters, words, texts and pictures.
• Paper: used in writing and in other cases.
• Gunpowder: used in military instruments.
• Abacus: instrument that performs mathematical calculations.
• Stirrup: mounting tool.
• Crossbow: type of weapon.
• Rudder: navigation.
• Umbrella: the same as an umbrella.
• Fishing reel.
And also ice cream, a dessert enjoyed all over the world.
In addition to the technologies developed by the Chinese, they also practiced important sciences such as:
• Astrology
• Math
• Architecture
• Geography
• Alchemy/Chemistry
• Biology
• Phamacopoeia - medicinal plants
• Traditional medicine and surgery
• Acupuncture
• Anatomy
China Curiosities
Due to the huge population, China has an army with a contingent of 2.3 million soldiers, which is the largest in the world.
Traditionally, in the period of cold weather the Chinese have the habit of eating dog meat, a kilogram costs approximately, in Brazilian currency, between 20.00 and 30.00 reais.
Eduardo de Freitas
Graduated in Geography
Brazil School Team
China - geography - Brazil School
Source: Brazil School - https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/china/estrutura-sociocultural-china.htm
