was the official religion of China from 200 B. C.E. until it was officially abolished when communist leadership discouraged religious practice in 1949

Confucianism.

Explanation:

As the exercise introduces, this was the official religion of China from 200 B.C.E. until it was officially abolished when communist leadership discouraged religious practice in 1949. This religion, developed by Confucius, is believed to be a social system as well given the morality of itself and because it has no divine deity or specific worship. It shares many ideas, both moral and ethical, but does not have a "god" to worship.

abraham lincoln issued the preliminary emancipation proclamation on september 22nd, 1862. it stipulated that if the southern states did not cease their rebellion by january 1st, 1863, then proclamation would go into effect.