The sentence indicates that the answer must be something that can be given. Also, the word 'wasn't' indicates that the answer must be in singular form.
Option A is correct. 'The information' is singular. Also, it is possible to give information. Thus, it is the best fit for the blank.
Option B is incorrect. Although questions can be given, 'The questions' Is in plural form and thus, cannot fit in the sentence.
Option C is incorrect. History can be made, history can be learned but history cannot be given. Thus, it is incorrect.
Option D is incorrect. 'Spiders' is plural and our answer needs to be singular. Thus, spiders is incorrect.