How was it supposed to use geographical knowledge in educating the population?

Geographic knowledge began to develop during the late Middle Ages. It was possible to spread their knowledge in this area thanks to the Great Geographical Discoveries. They allowed the Europeans to learn a lot of new information about distant continents and about the shape of the Earth. Before that, the idea of the plane of the Earth and the limitations of human capabilities dominated. After great geographical travels, these myths were dispelled. The researchers used the information they received to combat illiteracy and superstition.