If the temple was a large one (as most in the "New Kingdom" were), the Pharoah in charge of said temple would have to employ many people to upkeep them. Not only that, but the larger temples also housed smaller buildings in its parameters. People were paid to run these temples, which also doubled as a sort of Commerce area. However, the temples focused more so on religion and beliefs.
The Lend Lease Act was a way for the United States to lend military supplies such as ships to Great Britain during World War II without actually entering the war.
It completed the takeover with the territories, boundaries of the middle east emerged from war under the mandate system ~Hope that'll help
It is because it is a distinct landmass, not just a country.
