In the early Middle Ages, Europe began to progress towards a new culture, completely different from anything that had preceded it. By the early Middle Ages, the western part of the Roman Empire was politically finished. Rome was previously a very influential political entity. Even though Rome no longer existed politically, its culture endured, showing that the culture of a society is more enduring than the society itself. Before the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the early Middle Ages, Rome was considered the great icon of Europe. If someone was Roman, they were proud of it and identified themselves as such. However, this view has begun to change. The Idea of ​​a True Roman CitizenThe new culture being formed was heavily influenced by Roman culture, but many other cultures also contributed to the new hybrid culture present in Europe. Greco-Roman civilization had a great classical influence on the new culture. Much of the European population was not Roman, but was influenced by the Romans. Roman law and language are preserved and used, but each is adapted to fit into this new culture. Because Rome was a largely prosperous empire, many elements of its culture were retained in the newly formed European culture. This new culture continued many classical practices popular in Greco-Roman civilization. Greco-Roman civilization had a great classical influence on the new European culture. She took parts of these cultures and adopted them, then adapted them so that they were beneficial to the new European culture. This was made possible by the fact that cultures are incredibly durable and capable of 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 a major part of the transition to the modern world in Europe. As the Middle Ages progressed and Europe entered the Renaissance, Europeans began to take a keen interest in returning to the classics. Currently, there is a resurgence of classical mentality, ideas, education and many other cultural aspects. In the High Middle Ages, we witness a shift in cultural orientation 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 which leads to an increase in crop yield. A crop surplus allows for specialization of jobs, pushing the world into the modern era. In cities, the conditions in which trade takes place are becoming more and more favorable. Trade allows the circulation of culture across many societies, allowing cultures to influence each other, leading to more adapted cultures. The volume of trade in Europe is increasing, therefore the European economy