Would common people in central Europe in the 15th century notice that the whole Asia disappeared?

We have earth at the beginning of the 15th century, and suddenly the biggest continent disappears. There is nothing left of it, no animals, people, lands, anything.

I don't think the details of the reason to disappear is essential. I want to add that there are no noticeable catastrophes connected with the disappearance itself (there is not mega-tsunami or anything like that). But of course, any effect that the absence has on the climate and environment would follow.

I understand that some people would find out, but I don't see a reason why they would share this information with common citizens. Also, I am curious about how long it would take.

By central Europe, I mean approximately the same area where the Czech Republic is located.

By common people, I mean those who weren't in a position that would make them exceptionally informed about such things (for example, in the government, very well educated scholars, travelers, etc.). I imagine some farmer who lives his whole life with his family in the village and travels only to the nearest cities.

By knowing I mean that they know that part of land far in the east is not there anymore. And they have at least a vague idea of its size and location.

By Asia I mean the part of Euroasia east to the Ural mountains and Ural river. The Arabian peninsula, Anatolia, and the Levant also disappear.

By disappearing I mean that all the lands with everything on them are just gone. There is only an ocean now.

So:

Would common people in central Europe in the 15th century have noticed that the whole Asia disappeared? Would this message get to them?

If so, how long would it take?

posted almost 5 years ago

TGar‭

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