The martial art that incorporates mainly weapons is called Kobu-Jutsu or Kobudo. Generally you will learn the traditional weapons first learned and mastered by the Okinawan People. Namely being the Bo, Nunchuka, Tonfa, Sai and Kama. These were and still are traditional farming tools in some countries.
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Most commonly practiced Martial Arts focus on unarmed combat. However, there are some that are centered on the use of weapons. These include Kendo, Kali and Iaido as well as some styles of Kung Fu.
If it is a weapon, it can be found in the martial arts. The skills and mental attitude related to the use of any weapon is a martial art.
It depends on the specific martial art. Most of the arts will teach something along the lines of defense against weapons.
Kabudo is the martial art that teaches the use of traditional martial arts weapons including the sai. Some karate schools include kabudo in their standard curriculum.
No; most martial arts historians are in agreement, that it is wrestling which holds that honor. No, actually, the first real martial art is believed to be an inian martial art known as Kalarippayattu.
I am not aware of any martial art that is restricted to females only.