Who is called the ancestor of mankind?

The "ancestor of mankind" refers to a person who has developed humanistic culture and made great contributions to the progress of Chinese civilization.

The ancestors of Chinese culture are: Youchao, Sui, Fu, Shennong (Emperor Yan) and Huangdi (Xuanyuan).

You Chao is called "the ancestor of mankind" in China.

Extension: 1. Humanistic Shizu Palace: The main hall of Bai Di Palace in China is the humanistic Shizu Palace, and the plaque of "the ancestor of humanity" is hung on the lintel. Renshi Ancestral Hall is dedicated to Chao's, Suiren's, Fu's, Shennong's () and Huangdi's (Xuanyuan's).

2. Introduction to the achievements of early human ancestors: The achievements and contributions of early human ancestors have created a series of basic living and survival conditions for human beings, such as building houses with fires, writing gossip, intermarriage among tribes, raising poultry and cultivating crops, so that human beings can survive and multiply.

3. Character profile: (1) You Chao family

You Chao is one of the earliest ancestors of mankind. Created a nest civilization, which has a far-reaching impact on the development of Chinese civilization.

"A Brief Introduction to Huang San Collection" contains: "Building wood as a nest room, tapping leaves as clothes" and so on. From the perspective of human civilization enlightenment, there is a Chao family as the leader of human civilization. According to China History Series, You Chao is called "the ancestor of mankind" in China.

(2) Age:

Suiren is one of the earliest ancestors of mankind. Sui drilled wood for fire, became the inventor of artificial fire in ancient China, taught people to cook food, ended the history of ancient people eating blood and drinking blood, and created the fire civilization in China.

(3) Fu

Fu, one of the founders of humanities. One of the founders of traditional Chinese medicine. Making gossip, writing books and teaching people to fish and hunt are the earliest kings recorded in China's ancient books.

(4) Shennong: Shennong (Emperor Yan): the leader of the ancient Shennong tribe in China. From Shennong to his descendants, it is also the Lord of the world elected by various tribal alliances. Because it is the king of fire, it is called Yan Di.

(5) The Yellow Emperor (Xuanyuan):

Huangdi (Xuanyuan): the leader of the ancient Chinese tribal alliance in China. Sima Qian said in Historical Records: "The son of Shaodian, Huangdi, was named Gongsun and Xuanyuan. Born as a god, weak but able to speak, young and loyal, long and sensitive, smart. "

With the help of generals Hou Feng and Li Mu, the Yellow Emperor captured and punished Chiyou, and his ministers honored him as the son of heaven, replacing Yan Di as the master of the world. Because of its virtue, it is called the Yellow Emperor.