China and Xinjiang Ethnic and Political Overview Practice Test

China uses a formal recognition system for ethnic groups, known as minzu, within its population. The number of recognized groups is 56, with Han Chinese as the majority and 55 minority groups such as Zhuang, Uyghur, Hui, Tibetan, Manchu, Miao, Yi, and others. This official roster shapes minority policies, autonomous areas, language preservation, and cultural rights across the country. The figure 56 is what appears in official statistics and government documents. Other numbers you might encounter do not reflect the government's official categorization.