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Why are the ethnic minorities in the Central Plains inevitably sinicized gradually?

Why are the ethnic minorities in the Central Plains inevitably sinicized gradually?

(1) The backward ethnic groups conquered the advanced ethnic groups militarily, but ruling the advanced ethnic groups politically does not mean that they are more advanced culturally. Culturally, the backward ethnic groups will be conquered by the advanced ethnic groups in turn, and the political system of the conquered advanced ethnic groups will be adopted to rule the country. In China, due to historical reasons, natural conditions and geographical environment, the Han nationality is in a leading position in economic and cultural development and population, and any nation should learn advanced culture.

(2) The superstructure must adapt to the economic base. In order to establish political power and rule in economically developed areas, backward ethnic groups will eventually adapt to the relatively developed economic base, thus causing their own transformation and assimilation by the ruling class. The sinicization of ethnic minorities is basically the process of superstructure adapting to economic base, and sinicization is essentially the feudalization of ethnic minorities.

(3) The people's wishes and demands are social progress, happy life, economic prosperity and developed culture. Only when ethnic minorities enter the Central Plains can they win the hearts of the people and rule the world.

☆ Cultural characteristics of Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties

(1) bears the brand of separatist regime. There are concrete and obvious differences between cultures in different periods and regions. In particular, there are great cultural differences between north and south, such as the different styles of folk songs between north and south; The difference between foreign Buddhism and its art in the north and the south, the south attaches importance to Buddhism and the north attaches importance to appearance; Southern Buddhist art is mostly arranged by temples, while northern Buddhist art is mostly made by believers.

(2) Reflect the characteristics of national integration. Important cultural achievements come from the creation of outstanding elements of different nationalities; The representative cultural achievements reflect the styles of different nationalities.

(3) The ideological field is extremely active. With the formalization of Taoism, the fierce struggle between Buddhism and anti-Buddhism, metaphysics once prevailed, and Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism began to show signs of confluence. Especially after Buddhism was introduced into China, it experienced a period of rapid development. It has played an important role in the economic field, and all kinds of literature and art are branded with the influence of Buddhism.

(4) Outstanding scientific and technological achievements. For example, Zu Chongzhi's calculation of pi, Qi Yao Min Shu, Li Daoyuan's Water Mirror Note, etc.

The fourth chapter of the ancient history of China.

☆ Analyze the social conditions of Sui unification with historical facts.

(1) Preliminary development of Jiangnan in the Three Kingdoms period. From the end of the Western Jin Dynasty, a large number of farmers in the north moved to the south, bringing advanced production tools and technologies, which continuously improved the production level in the south. After the reunification of the Northern Wei Dynasty, the economy of the Yellow River Basin was restored and developed. The recovery and development of North-South economy promoted the mutual communication between North and South, and laid the foundation for the unification of North-South economy.

(2) Northern minorities are influenced by Han culture economically and politically. The reform of Emperor Xiaowen in the Northern Wei Dynasty accelerated the process of feudalism and promoted national integration. Rebuilding a unified multi-ethnic feudal country has become the common aspiration of people of all ethnic groups.

(3) Since the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the southern gentry and landlords have occupied a special position, which is the social basis of the southern separatist regime. During the Southern Dynasties, the influence of the gentry gradually declined, which also created conditions for the reunification of the North and the South.