Mrs. Weiss
UI-100-05
October 11, 2016
Culturally Changing Not only is China the most populated country in the world, it is also home to the Great Wall of China, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. With a history so rich in culture and tradition, it’s no wonder that China is so influential to the United states. To understand how much influence China has had on America, let’s first take a look at China’s history. As one of the countries that has had thousands of years of ancient civilization, China’s culture can be traced back 5,000 thousand years, starting with the oldest known dynasty named the Xia Dynasty. Under the rule of King Yu, the first known dynasty, had roughly about 13.5 million people. Some accomplishments of the first Dynasty include being the first to irrigate, produce cast bronze, and a strong army. King Yu was also the first king to be succeeded by his son. This means he wasn’t chosen by the people for his virtue. Shifting from the beginning of the chinese traditional …show more content…
Commonly Chinese medicine practices use herbal medicines, and various mind and body practices. Unbeknownst to many, the common practice of acupuncture, originated from the Chinese culture. Acupuncture is the experiential practice, to relieve stress and tension by the Chinese people. Consisting of two parts, one being with needles, and one with fire. Both are essential and correspond together during healing. Acupuncture has become a huge aspect of chinese medicine throughout thousands of years of clinical practices. Another common practice is Tai chi. Originally invented for self-defence, tai chi eventually evolved into a peaceful type of exercise that’s now used for stress reduction, and meditation through slow, gentle, and flowing movements. “Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant