Question

who / what possessed the greatest threat to elizabeth for much of her reign amid the counter reformation?
o a. mary, queen of scots
o b. mary of guise
o c. mary tudor
o d. france
question 5
all of these factors contributed to war between elizabethan england and spain except
o a. the counter reformation
o b. the execution of mary, queen of scots

Explanation:

Mary, Queen of Scots, had a strong claim to the English throne and was a Catholic figurehead during Elizabeth's Protestant - ruled England, posing a significant threat. Mary Tudor was Elizabeth's half - sister and preceded her on the throne, not a threat during Elizabeth's reign. Mary of Guise was Mary, Queen of Scots' mother. France was a foreign power but not an individual posing a direct personal threat like Mary, Queen of Scots. The Counter - Reformation and Mary's execution were factors related to the broader religious and political tensions but not individuals threatening Elizabeth.

Answer:

A. Mary, Queen of Scots