Question

What were King John's nicknames?
A. John Soft-sword
B. John Lackland
C. Both A and B
D. Lionheart

Answer 1

Hint: The King signed Magna Carta in 1215 which serves as the foundation of modern democracies. King John agreed to sign for the reforms mentioned in it to not lose control over his kingdom and worked according to the law.

Complete answer: King Richard was nicknamed as Lionheart one who conceded to go with Philip II of France to fight Third Crusade despite knowing that Muslim foothold was strong in Jerusalem. Since he was a brave fighter and so he came to be known as Lionheart.
John, King of England was nicknamed as John Lackland because he initially was not chosen to inherit any land, that is, he lacked the land and thus, came to be known as John Lackland. King John had another name which was John Soft-sword due to his tendency of running away at critical times. He often liked killing others yet was a coward. Instances include the time when Normandy was attacked and when Louis invaded England both times he fled away and didn't face them.
Therefore, option C. is the right answer.

Note: Initially, John did lack lands but later on was granted Ireland and other lands. Richard I and John were brothers. The former died in 1199 and then the latter became the King of England who died in 1216.