The drama that developed from religious rituals was:

Correct option is C

Medieval drama evolved from religious rituals and liturgical services during the Middle Ages. These performances often depicted Biblical stories and moral teachings to educate and entertain an illiterate audience. Examples include Mystery plays, Morality plays, and Miracle plays.
Information Booster:
1. Origin: Medieval drama originated in the 10th century as part of Church liturgy.
2. Forms: Included Mystery plays (Biblical events), Morality plays (moral lessons), and Miracle plays (saints' lives).
3. Purpose: Educated people on Christian teachings in an engaging manner.
4. Language: Shifted from Latin to vernacular languages for accessibility.
5. Performance spaces: Initially performed in churches, later in marketplaces.
Additional Knowledge:
(A) Classical drama: Originated in ancient Greece and Rome, focused on tragedy and comedy, often exploring themes of fate and gods (e.g., Sophocles, Euripides). It is unrelated to religious rituals of the Middle Ages. (B) Elizabethan drama: Flourished during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (16th century), exemplified by Shakespeare. It moved away from religious themes to focus on human experiences. (D) Melodrama: A 19th-century genre emphasizing exaggerated emotions and moral polarization, unrelated to religious rituals.