In the early Middle Ages, Europe begins to make strides towards a new culture, completely different from anything that had come before. At the beginning of the Middle Ages, the western part of the Roman Empire was politically finished. Rome had previously been a widely influential political entity. Even though Rome no longer existed politically, its culture continued, proving that a society's culture is more enduring than the society itself. Before the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the early Middle Ages, Rome was identified as the great icon of Europe. If someone was Roman, they were proud of this fact and identified themselves as such. However, this view began to change. The idea of ​​a true Roman citizen The new culture in formation was strongly influenced by Roman culture, but many other cultures also contributed to the new hybrid culture present in Europe. The Greco-Roman civilization provided a great deal of classical influence on the new culture. Large portions of the population in Europe were not Roman, but were influenced by the Romans. Roman law and language are retained and used, but each is adapted to fit this new culture. Because Rome was a very successful empire, many elements of its culture were retained in the newly formed European culture. This new culture perpetuated many classical practices that were popular in Greco-Roman civilization. Greco-Roman civilization provided a great deal of classical influence on the newly evolving Europeans. He took parts of these cultures and adopted them, then adapted them so that they were beneficial to the new European culture. What has made this possible is the fact that cultures are incredibly durable and capable of undergoing change. This new culture allowed Europe to grow and develop and ultimately paved the way for the emergence of the modern world. The Renaissance was an important part of the transition to the modern world in Europe. As the Middle Ages progressed and Europe entered the Renaissance era, Europeans began to have a great interest in returning to the classics. At this time, there is a revival of classical mentality, ideas, education and many other cultural aspects. In the early Middle Ages there was a shift in cultural focus from urban to agricultural. This focus on agricultural production leads to a surplus in Europe, becoming the catalyst for change. Farmers develop a crop rotation system that leads to an increase in crop yield. A surplus of crops allows for the specialization of jobs, pushing the world into the modern era. In cities, the conditions under which trade takes place are becoming more favorable. Trade allows for a flow of culture across many societies, allowing cultures to influence each other, leading to further adapted cultures. The volume of trade in Europe therefore increases the European economy