It is linear.
Something linear as a beginning and an end, like a line which has a point at each end.
Also here is a Quizlet where I found it:
https://quizlet.com/47879069/history-geography-701-self-test-3-flash-cards/
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Also go watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventures. It is a good anime.