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1. The only surviving walled city in North America north of Mexico, Old Québec is surrounded by ramparts that were first built in the late 17th century, during the long reign of which famed French monarch?
2. Located on the bay of the same name, the Mexican city of Campeche was founded by the Spanish in the 16th century, and later fortified with walls against what threat that often plagued the Caribbean region at the time?
3. With its very well-preserved fortifications, the colonial city of Cartagena lies on the Caribbean coast of what South American country - once part of the Spanish province of New Granada?
4. The old town of Fes, Morocco's former capital, consists of two urban settlements surrounded by tall, crenelated walls. What Arabic name - which may remind you of one of Islam's holy cities - is given to North African historic quarters?
5. Hardly any walled cities have survived south of the Sahara Desert. One exception is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Harar, found in what ancient, landlocked country in East Africa?
6. The Old City of Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, is renowned for its unique architecture. The walls that encircle the city were built using what readily available material?
7. Largely rebuilt after WWII, Intramuros is the name given to the historic walled area of what large Southeast Asian capital?
8. Known for the Terracotta Army, this city - one of China's Four Ancient Capitals - is also famous for his massive, nearly intact city walls. What city am I referring to?
9. One of the most complete sets of defensive walls in the Mediterranean region can be found in the city of Heraklion, on the island of Crete. Which great maritime power built them in the 15th century?
10. What historic cathedral city in north-western England boasts amazingly well-preserved city walls whose construction was begun by the Romans?
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